This highly desireable tea comes from the Chinese province of Hunan and is also called Lan Gui Ren or Ren Shen. The tea starts with a high quality green Oolong where only the youngest sprouts are used. After withering and rolling and before the subsequent drying stage, the leaves are “dusted” with small amounts of powdered ginseng and licorice root. The result of these processes are small, rolled, pressed olive-green tea bits or nuggets.
Once brewed, the cup is golden-green with a delicately soft, slightly sweet flavor. The tea can be infused more than once, but the first two infusions are most desirable.
An almond, yellow colored liquor is introduced by a rich, nutty aroma. The palate is complex, and floral with a buttery finish. Top notes of jasmine are followed by midtones of cashew with a creamy resolve.
Color: Almond Yellow
Aroma: Rich, Nutty
Palate: Complex, Floral
Finish: Buttery
Top Note: Jasmine
Mid Note: Cashew
End Note: Cream
How to Make Oolong Tea:
Amount: 1 tsp
Hot Water: 6oz
Water Temperature: 195º - 205º
Steep Time: 2-3 minutes
2nd/3rd Steep Time: 3 minutes
