Country of Origin: China
Region:
Fujian Province
Altitude: 2500
ft. above sea level
Manufacture Type:Oolong
Appearance:Dark-green from tea leaves.
Cup Characteristics: It has a heavy fruity and deep floral fragrance. Smooth
taste, sweet lingering aftertaste.
Infusion: The infusion is golden-yellow color.
Ingredients:
Luxury oolong tea
Information:
Oolong
tea is semi fermented which is one of the reasons it has such a unique character. The semi fermentation gives the tea a little
bit more body than a green tea but less body than a black tea ... and interestingly it gives the flavor a very unique twist.
oolong teas must not be picked too early or at too tender a stage. They must be produced immediately.
Unlike leaves for green tea, those destined to be oolong are wilted in the direct sun and then shaken in tubular bamboo baskets
to bruise the leaf edges. The bruising is what makes the edges oxidize faster than the center. After 15-25 minutes (depending
upon ambient temperature and humidity levels) the tea is fired, locking in the special flavor profile.
There are several grades of Ti Kuan Yin (a.k.a Iron Goddess of Mercy). This particular type is
the premium grade - below the superior grade but has many of the characteristics of top Ti Kuan Yin
Oolongs. It has been written that Ti Kuan Yin is at first bitter, then sweet and finishes with a fragrance, which lingers
on your palate. We find this particular grade is sweet with a fragrant finish and has no bitter notes.
The name Iron Goddess of Mercy came from a farmer named Mr. Wei. At the temple dedicated to Kuan
Yin he was asked what is the name of his special tea. It must be called Ti Kuan Yin in honor of the
iron statue to Kuan Yin he replied. As the name was a good one, it has never been changed.
Health Benifits: The Oolong tea has the very good cosmetology health care function. Proved after
the scientific analysis and the practice that the Oolong tea includes the high amino acid, the Vitamin, the mineral substance,
the tea polyphenol and the alkaloid, has many kinds of nutritions and the drug efficacy ingredient, has purifies the mind
the clear vision, the sterilization sterilization, loses weight the cosmetology and the postpone senility, against cancer,
disappears the blood fats, to lower the cholesterol, reduces effects and so on cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Hot tea brewing method: We recommend using clay or porcelain tea ware. Rinse tea
cup and teapot with hot water. Fill the teapot 1-2 teaspoons tea leaves for every 8 OZ of water. Steep
tea leaves in boiling water for 1 minute for the first and second brewing. Gradually increase steeping time after.
Iced tea-brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 6 teaspoons
of tea into a heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5
minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into the pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up
with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste.
