| ADD TO CART | ||
|---|---|---|
| 100 g | $24.72 / per cup $0.49 | |
| 250 g | $48.07 / per cup $0.38 | |
| 500 g | $72.79 / per cup $0.29 | |
| 1 kg | $137.34 / per cup $0.27 | |
In many parts of the world tea lovers believe that until you've tried Oriental Beauty also known as Bai Hao Oolong you've never truly had oolong tea. How loyal are proponents of this stunning oolong variety? The following translation of a Chinese poem should help illustrate:
A cup of Oriental Beauty at the crack of dawn
Uplifts the spirit and inspires the heart.
A cup of Oriental Beauty after a meal
Clears the mouth and helps the stomach
A cup of Oriental Beauty amid the bustle of life
Relieves parched throat and dispels vexation
A cup of Oriental Beauty when you're overworked
Soothes muscle and bone and dissolves fatigue
While the author of the poem has been lost to time the tea about which it was written lives on. Like all oolongs, Oriental Beauty, grown high up in the mountainous tea fields of Fujian Province, is a semi-fermented tea meaning it falls somewhere in the spectrum between green and black teas.
To create the tea only the fine white tips of freshly sprouted tea are plucked along with the small tender white buds that appear with new growth. The leaves and buds are gently rolled and left to oxidize briefly in the sun gently darkening them and helping develop their delicate floral character. Next the leaves are moved to the dryer where they are fired at high heat to lock in their exceptional flavor. As the poem would suggest this tea is one that can be served anywhere for any reason at any time of day - enjoy the beauty.
Tea Type: Oolong
Country: Taiwan
Region: Tungting Province
Grade: Special Oolong
Altitude: 400-1200ft. above sea level
Manufacturer Type: Orthodox
Ingredients: Oolong tea
Cup Characteristics: Sultry with a light toast opening. Finishes with a golden fruit character. Best without milk or sugar
Infusion: Orange with bright copper highlights
Brewing Hot
While preparing by the cup white teas can be used repeatedly about 3 times. Place 1tsp of loose Oolong into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup/teapot. Pour boiling water over tea and let steep 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Adding milk is not recommended. Sugar can be added to taste.
Brewing Cold
Place 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup/teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz / 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.
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