Sunday, March 16, 2014

70432 Amber Oolong

Everyday Amber Oolong - 70432

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Formosa Bonita  - 20615
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Estate:  Chen's Tea Garden (MingJian, Nantou, Taiwan)

Altitude: 1300 ft


Crop: Summer 2014

Cultivar:  Si Chi Chun  (Four Season Spring)
Oxidation: 85% - 90%  (Exra High)
Rolling: Press Rolling
Leaf Style: Strip type
Aroma: Floral and a bit Cinnamon fragrance
Flavor: Natural malto sweet and layers of floral/fruity taste.   Very smooth and lingering finish
Liquor: Orange Red

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 210F,  3 min  for the first infusion.
Second infusion can cut down to 1-1/2 min.
After third infusion, have a long steeping and pour over ice
to make freshly brew Formosa Bonita Iced Tea.

Drink it plain...before and after meal.
Or, try with ooloong (red)
for Food Pairing:  Red Meat, Sea Food...






60462 Jade Oolong

Chinsin Oolong - 60462

Estate: Wang Ting Tea Garden  (Jiayi, Taiwan)
Crop: Spring 2015 
Cultivar:  Chinsin Oolong
Appearance: Semi-Ball  
Oxidation:  Light
Rolling: Canvas Wrapped Rolling
Baking: lightly

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 210F,  4min

Saturday, March 15, 2014

70441 Buddha's Palm (Excellent)



Buddha's Palm - 70441

Estate:  Wenshan District (New Taipei, Taiwan)
Crop: Spring 2005
Cultivar:  Buddha's Palm
Appearance: Tightly rolled, semi-ball shaped
Oxidation: Heavily oxidized (about 45%)
Rolling: Canvas Wrapped Rolling
Baking: High-fire baked
Great sweet floral aroma and lingering finish...
Excellent job in baking that bring out the cultivar's integrity.

Harmony Code: 3g, 5oz pot, 210F, 5'30"


 

Try this Buddha's Palm in  ooloong(red) and have your family and friends felt that they're well treated!

60436A Wenshan Pouchong

Wenshan Pouchong - 60436A

Estate:  Wenshan Farm (New Taipei, Taiwan)
Crop: Spring 2014
Cultivar:  Taiwan Chinsin Oolong
Appearance: Lightly twisted, natural curly strip
Oxidation:  Light
Rolling: Lightly twisted
Baking: lightly

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 185F,  4min




Wenshan Pouchong could be enjoyed in ooloong (white)

60440A Osmathus Jin Suang

Bliss Oolong - 60440A
Sweet Olive Flower Scented

Estate:  Wang Ting Tea Garden (Jiayi, Taiwan)
Crop: Summer 2012
Cultivar:  Jin Suang
Appearance; Semi-Ball
Oxidation:Light
Scenting with Osmanthus flowers  (aka: Sweet Olive flowers)
Baking: lightly

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 195F,  5min


Try to have this Osmanthus Jin Suang to be served with ooloong (white)
to be served before a party or a special gathering.

Friday, March 7, 2014

35327 Magnolia Oolong


Estate:  Chen's Tea Garden (Nantou, Taiwan)
Crop: Summer 2013
Cultivar(s):  Blended with Chinsin Oolong, Si Chi Chun and Jin Suang
Oxidation: Light
Scented with Magnolia flower
Baking: lightly

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 195F,  4 minutes
Great to make iced tea, or serve with ooloong (white)  the new tea experience.