Thursday, June 13, 2013

16509 Lishan Jade Oolong (Limited Edition)

Jade Oolong  - 16509

Estate:  Lishan, Taichung, Taiwan
 
Altitude: 2400 Meters

Crop: Spring 2013
Cultivar:  Chinsing Oolong
Oxidation: 10%-12%
Rolling: Canvas Wrapped Rolling
Baking: Lightly baked.
Baked by Thomas Shu in Baldwin Park, California on 6/12/2013.
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, 205F,  5 min
Second infusion can cut down to 1 min with 205F.
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: 28 Bags with 2 oz/vacuum Pack
Special offer:  $25/bag  and optional to have Tea Caddy for $10/piece.
   
Chinsing Oolong Cultivar
Cupping the tea "Before (right) and After (left)"
Cupping the finished baking sample: Left in standard cupping set; Right in small teapot.
 
Before we do vacuum-pack in small pouch...we have picked out those tea stalks from the lot...
  
They are ready to go...
 
This air-tight, ivory white porcelain tea caddy is a perfect home for this fine Taiwan tea.

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