Autumn High Mountain Jade Oolong [Qing Xin]

Simply put...

High Mountain fragrant Qing Xin oolong coming from a garden in the foothills of Jade Mountain (Yu Shan), Taiwan’s Highest Peak at around 13 000 ft in height.

A light, refreshing & gently fragrant oolong 

In more depth...

Tea Name : Autumn High Mountain Jade Oolong [Qing Xin]

High Mountain fragrant oolong coming from a garden in the foothills of Jade Mountain (Yu Shan), Taiwan’s Highest Peak at around 13 000 ft in height.   This is an inland range of mountains sitting behind the Shan Lin Xi range 

Tea Maker : Mr. Chen

Origin : Jade Mountain, Xinyi Township, Yu Shan, Garden at 1300 m

Harvest Time : October

Cultivar : Qing Xin

Plucking standard : Hand-Picked, from 2 up to 4 leaves

Processing : Low-Oxidized, Ball-Rolled, Dried

The tea is picked and processed on site at Mr Chens garden.  This grower and garden is focused on natural farming and regenerative soil techniques

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Western Style brewing High Mountain Jade Oolong

Amount of tea per cup (200 ml): 5g (one tea caddy spoon)

Temperature of water: 90℃ / 195℉ (boil kettle, cool for 20 seconds)

Infusion time: 3-4 minutes (or as desired), then 2-4 minutes

Number of infusions: 4

How to enjoy: No milk, no sugar

Gong Fu brewing Winter High Mountain Jade Oolong

Amount of tea per pot: Fill 1/5 - 1/3 full of tea leaves

Temperature of water: 90℃ / 195℉ (boil kettle, cool for 20 seconds)

Infusion time: Firstly fill vessel to the brim and immediately discard water. Then infuse for 45 seconds - 1 minute (or as desired). Then 20/30 seconds for each further infusion.

Number of infusions: 4 +

How to enjoy: No milk, no sugar

In more depth...

It is a great after dinner tea, although it is a pleasure at any time of the day.