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2024 Traditional Osmanthus Oolong
Who It’s For:
If you love teas with a deep, layered profile and long-lasting floral notes, this Osmanthus Oolong is a must-try. Crafted with a base of aged aromatic oolong tea and the fragrant blossoms of century-old osmanthus trees, this tea undergoes a meticulous three-round scenting process. The result? A rich, sweet brew where the floral elegance of osmanthus perfectly complements the tea’s mellow depth. Ideal for tea lovers who appreciate traditional crafting methods and unique floral teas. If you’re looking for rare and artisanal tea experiences, this one checks all the boxes.
Tea Details:
Origin: Fangting Village, Huqiu Town, Anxi County, Quanzhou, Fujian
Harvest Date: October 2024
Grade: First Grade (One bud, two leaves)
Tea Base: Aged aromatic oolong tea
Tea Cultivar: Tieguanyin
Tea Master: Chen Qizhi, a 30-year tea artisan
Flavor Profile: Bold and lasting osmanthus aroma, with the sweet, mellow body of aged oolong tea
What Makes It Special: Made with rare century-old osmanthus blossoms and aged oolong, this tea is meticulously scented three times for a truly exquisite experience.
Osmanthus Oolong Tea
Hailing from Anxi in Fujian, the birthplace of Tie Guan Yin Oolong, this Osmanthus Oolong tea is crafted with a unique traditional method that combines the finest Oolong tea leaves with fresh Osmanthus flowers. The process begins with carefully selecting tender Oolong tea leaves, which undergo a series of traditional steps, including withering, shaking to release the aroma (摇青), rolling, and initial drying. After the leaves are partially dried, fresh Osmanthus flowers are added during the final drying stages, allowing the natural floral fragrance to fully infuse into the tea leaves.
The result is a tea that beautifully blends the richness of Oolong with the delicate, sweet aroma of Osmanthus flowers. It combines the smooth, full-bodied taste of black tea with the refreshing, light qualities of green tea, creating a perfect balance of bold and delicate flavors. This Osmanthus Oolong is ideal for anyone who enjoys a complex yet soothing tea with a unique floral twist.
How to brew:
Water Temp: 212°F（or 100℃）
Tea-to-Water: 1g per 20ml
Steep Time: Discard the first steep; 20 sec for 2nd–4th steeps, add 5 sec each time after
Teaware: White porcelain gaiwan or clay teapot
Re-Steep: 5-7 times
Introduction:
This Ripe Puer Tea is meticulously selected from the autumn harvest of 2020. Plucked from high-altitude tea gardens in Mengku Town, Lincang City, Yunnan Province, at elevations of over 1200 meters, this tea is made from high-quality one-bud-three-leaf material. After three years of aging, it exudes a rich, aged aroma with notes of wood, earth, and smokiness. Its balanced, mellow flavor leaves a lingering sweetness on the palate, accompanied by subtle fruity and floral undertones.
Reasons to Recommend:
- Special Processing Technique: The "wet piling" (wo dui) process is a crucial fermentation step in crafting ripe Puer tea. It involves piling sun-dried tea leaves to a certain height, sprinkling them with water, and covering them with burlap to ferment under warm and humid conditions for about 24 hours. Once the leaves reach the desired level of transformation, they are spread out to dry.
- Three Years of Aging: The aging of Puer tea is a natural process of oxidation and microbial fermentation. During this time, polyphenols, amino acids, and other chemical compounds in the tea gradually transform, developing new aromas and flavors. Ripe Puer tea further develops complex aromas and a smoother texture through aging.
- High-Mountain Tea Gardens: Grown in high-altitude tea gardens at around 1200 meters, this tea thrives in an environment where lush vegetation, organic-rich soil, and extreme daily temperature fluctuations enhance the accumulation of flavorful compounds in the leaves.
Oxidation Level: Fully fermented
Roasting Level: None
Processing Time: Spring 2020
Best Before Date: Suitable for long-term storage
Tea Variety: Yunnan Big Leaf
Introduction:
This 2018 Liubao tea is sourced from high-altitude tea gardens in Guilin, Guangxi, and made from high-grade one-bud-three-leaf material. After five years of aging, the tea has undergone sufficient fermentation and transformation, developing a unique flavor profile with a distinctive betel nut aroma, a bright red liquor, and a smooth, mellow taste with a slightly sweet aftertaste.
Reasons to Recommend:
- Core Production Area: Grown in Liubao Town, Wuzhou City, Guangxi, where the average annual temperature is 21.1°C, annual rainfall is 1503.6 mm, and annual sunshine duration is 1915 hours. The abundant rainfall and vast mountainous terrain create an ideal environment for tea cultivation.
- Unique Aroma: The "betel nut aroma" of Liubao tea originates from a faint "pine smoke fragrance" in newly made tea, which transforms into the distinctive "betel nut aroma" after prolonged aging. This aroma creates a lasting "cooling" sensation in the mouth.
- Rich History: Liubao tea flourished during the Tang and Song dynasties and reached its peak during the Ming and Qing dynasties. During the Jiaqing period of the Qing dynasty, it was recognized as one of China's 24 famous teas for its unique betel nut aroma.
- Dual Benefits: Liubao dark tea holds a special place in traditional Chinese medicine. It is both cooling and warming, said to eliminate excess dampness while providing warmth when needed.
Oxidation Level: None
Roasting Level: None
Tea Garden Soil: Yellow soil
Master Blender: Liu Yongqiang
Processing Time: 2018
Best Before Date: Suitable for permanent storage
Tea Variety: Guangxi Group Variety
