September 22, 2022
Si Ji Chun
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Product code:
CSTW-24
Brought back from the mountains in Nantou region (Taiwan), this pearl shaped green wulong is one of today’s most popular industry standards.
Highly polyvalent and adaptive cultivar, the Si Ji Chun produces intense aromas whether it is grown in low or high altitude. It is no surprise to find it today in gardens all over the world.
Much appreciated from daily consumers for its low caffeine levels and its generous flowery bouquet (lilac, freesia), this particular wulong easily steeps and resteeps as the day goes by.
- Cultivar: Si Ji Chun
- Producer: M. Chang
- Altitude: 600m
- Date of harvest: April 17, 2022
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Teapot method
Quantity / 250ml of water
1
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
Gong fu cha technique
Quantity / 150ml of water
2
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
30 - 45 sec
Infusion length 2
20 - 30 sec
Infusion length 3
30 - 45 sec
Concentration of antioxidants
391 μmolConcentration in μmol / cup* of tea, on a four-grade scale
391 μmol
391 μmol
Flavour wheel
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Spice
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* 250ml loose teas, 100ml for Matchas
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