San Xia Oriental Beauty

This is a famous style of oolong from Taiwan. It shows higher oxidation but no roasting and acts as inspiration for famous black tea producing regions, such as Darjeeling. The bug-bitten leaves ensure a rich, aromatic body and a bubbly mouthfeel, some spicy and muscatel hints. Reminiscent of Indian summer days.

flavour profile: sweet, purple flowers, hay, honey, muscatel hints

50g

location San Xia, New Taipei, Taiwan
cultivar Chin Shin Da Mao
harvest June 2019
multiple-steeping
water  95°/150ml
tea  5g
time  1m/30s /1m/90s/+
single-steeping
water  95°/450ml
tea  8g
time  4m