Red Water Organic Amber Oolong – Handpicked Single Estate – Spring 2018

• From Mingjian, Taiwan
• Season: Harvested Spring 2018
• Handpicked and organic; bio-dynamically grown. Partially oxidised

ORIGIN

Also known as amber oolong, red water oolong is a type of oolong that is made in a similar fashion as to Dong Ding Oolong.

CULTIVATION AND PROCESSING

Not to be confused with red oolong, red water oolong is not highly oxidised. Slightly baked, it is a partially oxidised oolong that has been baked. The liquor of the tea turns an amber colour. This oolong has been certified organic in Taiwan and was handpicked.

TEA BREWING GUIDE

• To make an optimum tea, we highly recommend the gong fu cha method. Cover the bottom of a clay teapot, which has been designated for oolong, with water and brew the tea at a temperature between 90-95° C for about 1 minute. A first rinse of tea is optional for our teas, as the Department of Health in Taiwan has noted that it is safe to drink teas from Taiwan without rinsing. Each serving can be brewed 6-7 times.
• For a 300 ml mug, place about 3g of tea into an infuser and brew with hot water. Each serving can be brewed 3-4 times. Temp of brewing: 95° C. Time: 6-8 min

SIMILAR TEAS

Why not compare this tea with our Red Oolong tea from Eastern Taiwan or Reeve's Red Oolong to taste the difference?