Monday, July 21, 2014

60475 Lishan Jade Oolong

Jade Oolong  - 60475
Estate:  Lishan, Taichung, Taiwan
 
Altitude: 2400 Meters

Crop: Spring 2014
Cultivar:  Chinsing Oolong
Oxidation: 10%-12%
Rolling: Canvas Wrapped Rolling
Baking: Lightly baked.
Baked by Thomas Shu in Baldwin Park, California on 7/18/2013.
With the Pilot Baking Unit Model #TTI-A1
Total 9-1/2 hours with light-fire baking.

Leaf Style: Semi-Ball rolled with few stems.  (*we did additional picking on those stalks)
                   
Aroma: Clean and Orchid floral aroma
Flavor: Slightly sweet with complex flavors, smooth and silky.
              Great lingering finish.
Liquor: Golden green-yellow, Bright clear.


Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 210F,  3'30"
Second infusion can cut down to 1 min.
On the third infusion, have a long steeping and pour over ice
to make freshly brew Gourmet Iced Oolong Tea.

Drink plain.
Food Pairing:  White Meat, Sea Foods.

Limited Edition.  
Chinsing Oolong Cultivar
 



 
 Have a comparison on standardized cupping and a Harmony Tasting:
 

 
 

Friday, July 18, 2014

60474 ShanLinSi Jade Oolong

Jade Oolong - 60474Shan Lin Si

Estate: Chen's Tea Garden  in SanTsenPing  (Nantou, Taiwan)
  
(Altitude:  5500 ft)

Crop: Spring 2014
Cultivar:  Jin Suang
Appearance: Semi-Ball  
Oxidation:  Light  (15-18%)
Rolling: Canvas Wrapped Rolling
Baking: light-fire baking

Harmony Code: 3g, 5oz, 210F,  4min
Great for the ooloong white experience -