Tong Tian Xiang
Making its first apparition on our list this year, this dark wulong from the Phoenix Mountains (Feng Huang) is named after its cultivar, the Tong Tian Xiang (litt. “Heaven’s scent”).
Wulong Tea
China
Qi Lan Wuyi
Rare Orchid
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Product code:
CSTW-18
The Wuyi Mountain, Fujian version of this famous Chinese wulong.
Infused leaf gives a generous fruity perfume with woody and floral notes. The smooth, slightly sweet liquor has a delicat vegetal astringence with elements of grilled nuts and spices.
A well-balanced tea with full and refreshing aftertaste.
- Cultivar: Qi Lan Xiang
- Producer: M. Li
- Altitude: 500m
- Date of harvest: May 15, 2019
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Gong fu cha technique
Quantity / 250ml of water
3
Temperature of infusion
95
Rinse leaves
- Pour water, at recommended temperature for the infusion, on to the leaves.
- Allow leaves to soak for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Strain off the rinse water and begin your infusion.
Infusion length 1
20 - 30 sec
Infusion length 2
10 - 20 sec
Infusion length 3
20 - 30 sec
Teapot method
Quantity / 250ml of water
1.5
Temperature of infusion
95
Rinse leaves
- Pour water, at recommended temperature for the infusion, on to the leaves.
- Allow leaves to soak for 5 to 10 seconds.
- Strain off the rinse water and begin your infusion.
Infusion length
4 - 5 min
Flavour wheel
To better identify the aromatic notes of each tea
Floral
Fruity
Wooded
Earthy
Spice
Vegetal
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