A light “airy” character with delicate orchid-like notes. A top grade oolong with a pale green yellowish cup.
Ingredients:
Fujian Province, China Oolong tea
Information: Oolong tea is semi-fermented which is one of the reasons it has such a unique character. the semi-fermentation gives the tea a little bit more body than green tea but less body than black tea. There are several grades of Ti Kuan Yin (a.k.a. Iron Goddess of Mercy). This particular type is the top number 1 grade. when comparing to other Ti Kuan Yin’s, you will see a better leaf presentation which results in a more refined character o- and hence the special moniker – Phoenix #1. It has been written that Ti Kuan Yin is at first bitter, then sweet and finished with a fragrance which lingers on your palate. We find this particular grade is sweet with a fragrant finish and has no bitter notes.
Hot tea brewing method: Use 2–4 teaspoons of tea per 4 cup tea pot. Pour in boiling water that has been freshly drawn. Steep the tea for 2 minutes (or longer depending on the strength of tea desired). Pour. Leave the tea in the teapot because the leaves can be used again—up to 3 times. This tea should be enjoyed without milk or sugar.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 liter/quart): Place 5 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5 minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water]. Please note that this tea may tend to go cloudy or “milky” when poured over ice; a perfectly normal characteristic of some high quality black teas and nothing to worry about!
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