Autumn Jade Oolong [Cui Yu T-12]

Simply put...

Layered floral oolong [Jade Cui Yu cultivar] with sweet, smooth buttery undertones  

In more depth...

Tea Name : Autumn Jade Oolong [Cui Yu T-12]

Tea Maker : Mr. Zhang

Origin : Baguashan, Mingjian Township, 400m

Harvest Time : Sept. 2021

Cultivar : Cui Yu T-12 [please read more on Taiwanese cultivars by clicking on this link -  this cultivar is the base for many of the famously fragrant high mountain teas in Taiwan] this cultivar has floral characteristics often likened to lily of the valley

Plucking standard : Mechanical

Processing : Low-Oxidized, Ball-Rolled

The tea is picked and processed on site at Mr Zhangs garden in partnership with Yu Wen 

Western Style brewing 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 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...

As you will read in the notes of all this years teas from Taiwan the Spring was tough and Spring yields at this garden were low.  Autumn was a different story here and with much care Mr Zhang has cultivated beautiful lush leaves that deliver the character we all associate with Jade oolong : floral, sweet & vegetal in a beautiful smooth cup. Another example of how a dedicated organic grower who understands and cares for the land and the specific needs of the cultivar grown + skilled tea maker = fantastic tea : enjoy!