Wednesday, December 2, 2015

81506 Classic Tung-Ting

Classic Tung-Ting  -  81506

Estate:  Chen's Tea Garden (MingJien, Nantou, Taiwan)

Altitude: 400 ft

Crop: Spring 2021
Cultivar:  Chinsing Oolong
Oxidation:  20%
Rolling: Canvas Wrapped Rolling
Baking: Mid-fire baked
Sifted to teabag cut (14-40 mesh)

Aroma: Roasted rice sweetness
Flavor: Floral and fruity, very complex and round/smooth.
Liquor: Bright clear gold color

Harmony Code: 1 bag per 6 oz - 8 oz of water, steeped for 2 minutes with 210F.
Second infusion can cut down to 1 min.

Drink it pure.
Food Pairing:  Red Meats or Seafood.


81502 Oriental Beauty

Oriental Beauty  -  81502

Estate:  Chen's Tea Garden (Miaoli, Taiwan)

Altitude: 650 ft

Crop: Summer 2015
Cultivar:  Chinsing DahPan
Oxidation:  65%
Rolling: Pan Rolling and Canvas Wrapped Rolling
Baking: Lightly baked
Sifted to teabag cut (14-40 mesh)

Aroma: Pure and clean fragrance of ripe peaches and apricots
Flavor: Naturally sweet, fresh, "honeyed" ripe fruits.
Liquor: Bright clear, orange-amber color

Harmony Code: 1 bag per 6 oz water, steeped for 2 minutes with 210F.
Second infusion can cut down to 1 min.

Drink plain, or add Honey or Milk as desire.
Add a dash of Brandy to make a very nice tea cocktail.
Food Pairing:  Red Meats or anything you like to try with.