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Black

Oolong

Tieguanyin
Charcoal Baked
Late Spring 2009

Fujian Province, China

1/4 lb	1/2 lb	lb
18.00 Buy	36.00 Buy	72.00 Buy

The lush undertones of this deep-green, hand-rolled tea are coddled by repeated controlled firing over a low-ember charcoal fire. This is classic Tieguanyin but with less oxidation ( and roasting ) than in the old days. What materializes in this tea instead of the floral green notes, is a rich symphony of restrained, elegant flavors: honey, stone fruits, a bit of chestnut and pear and of course, the Tieguanyin leaf. Charcoal firing lengthens the finish and smoothes the sometimes harsh, youthful edges of this style of oolong tea.

Western-style steeping: (Medium to large sized teapot: 20-32 oz)
Use 1 heaping teaspoon (2-3 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
Steep 1-3 infusions at 2-3 minutes each.
Water temperature should be 185˚ - 195˚ F

Asian-style steeping: (small teapots under 10 oz or a gaiwan)
Use 1 heaping Tablespoon (5-6 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
Steep upwards of 6-8 infusions (or more!) at 10 seconds to 1 minute each
Water temperature should be 185˚ - 195˚ F