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Oriental Beauty - Taiwan
Oriental Beauty - Taiwan
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Oriental Beauty Oolong Tea
In midsummer, tiny green leaf hoppers bounce through special tea gardens creating a style of oolong called Bai Hao by nibbling on tea leaves and drawing sap, which begins the process of oxidation while the leaves are still on the bush. Bai Hao oolongs are so lovely that Queen Victoria coined the phrase “Oriental Beauty” to describe the highest grades. Smooth, subtle notes of soft wood, muscat grape, baked pear and lily-of-the-valley make this tea a delicacy.
Origin: Nantou Taiwan
Oolong tea.This tea is made from 100% natural ingredients.
Quick Brewing Guide:
Water Temperature: 195°F
Leaf to Water Ratio: 1 heaping tablespoon per 16 oz
Steep Time: 3-4 minutes
Brewing Instructions:
General Guide:
- Add tea leaves to a teapot, fill-your-own tea bag or infuser basket.
- Use 1 to 3 teaspoons (1 tablespoon) of leaves per cup (8 oz) of water. Adjust to taste.
- Bring fresh, cold water to a rolling boil, allow it to cool slightly, then pour water over tea leaves and cover.
- Infuse (steep) leaves 2-5 minutes; 3½ minutes is a good average that works well for most tea types. Do not oversteep or tea may become bitter. If you prefer strong tea, simply use more leaves.
- Remove bag or infuser from water or strain leaves. Enjoy!
Water Quality: Tea is only as good as the water used to prepare it. Avoid distilled or unfiltered tap water, which can limit tea’s flavor. Bottled spring water or filtered tap water is ideal.
Water Temperature: Most teas taste best when prepared with water around 195˚F (just below boiling); however, some teas require a lower temperature or they may become bitter.
Eastern Brewing Method: High-quality oolongs and certain specialty teas may be enhanced by the Gongfu (Eastern) brewing method, which uses a higher leaf-to-water ratio and multiple, short infusion times to bring out the subtle nuances and full flavor spectrum. Fill a warmed porcelain gaiwan or miniature (4-10 oz) teapot 20% full with tea leaves. Add 195°F water. Steep the first infusion for 30-90 seconds and decant. Repeat for another 3-5 infusions.
Caffeine: Medium
Product Size & WT:
NET WT (per tin): 1.59 oz (45 g)
Our elegant, embossed tin is designed to keep tea fresh and full of flavor.
A tin of this tea contains approximately 48 teaspoons / 16 tablespoons of loose tea. The number of servings per tin varies depending upon the type of tea, leaf size, and desired strength (amount of tea used).
The tin itself measures 6.25 inches tall, 2.75 inches wide and 2 inches deep
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