Monday, May 27, 2013

16501 Limited Edition - 2001 Baked Oolong

Amber Oolong  - 16501


Estate:  Chen's Tea Garden (Nantou, Taiwan)
TungTing Mountain in Lugu, Nantou
Altitude: 1500 ft


Crop: Spring 2001

Cultivar:  Chinsing Oolong
Oxidation: 25%
Rolling: Canvas Wrapped Rolling, tightly
Baking: Length baked  by Master Wang

Leaf Style: Semi-Ball rolled with few or no stems
Aroma: Nutty, stone-fruit fragrance
Flavor: Richly honey sweet note and slightly toasty. Very smooth and lingering finish
Liquor: Golden Amber

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 205F,  4 min
Second infusion can cut down to 1 min.
After third infusion, have a long steeping and pour over ice
to make freshly brew Gourmet Iced Oolong Tea.

Drink plain.
Food Pairing:  Red Meat, Sea FoodsHarmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 205F,  5 min

Limited Edition: 100 caddies with 2 oz/caddy (5/21/2013)