Aged Oolong Tea

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1990. Nantou. One of a kind - smoky, sweet, complex.

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US$24.00

  • 75 grams
  • 150 grams
  • 300 grams
  • 600 grams

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Tags: qing xin, nantou

 
Description

Aged Oolong tea from 1990

Please note: This tea is unlike any of our other teas. We strongly urge purchasing a sample before buying a larger amount.

Wang Tan Pei is a roasted, aged oolong from 1990. It produces a marvellous clear brown liquor with a pleasing aroma reminiscent of roasting chestnuts. The strong, distinctive flavor is slightly smoky with a sweet cleansing aftertaste.

Aged oolong is re-roasted every few years. This is a delicate process that requires the supervision of a tea master. The roasting removes excess moisture that would otherwise give the tea an earthy quality.

Wang Tan Pei aged oolong is a wonderfully complex tea that will stimulate your imagination. This is a rare tea very much in demand for its unique, refreshing taste.

Notes about Aged Oolong Tea:

The aged oolong does not open up like fresh oolongs. The tea is examined every 2 or 3 years, and if the tea master decides, it will be re-roasted to remove excess moisture and to retain the flavor of the tea.

More information about aged oolong tea

 
Data sheet
Altitude (meters) 0 - 999
Region Nantou
Varietal Green Heart - Qing Xin
Type Loose Tea
 
Harvest Details
Varietal Chin Shin (Green Heart - qing xin - 青心烏龍)
Origin Dong Ding Mountain (凍頂山), Lugu Township, Nantou County, Taiwan
Elevation 850 meters (2,800 feet)
Chinese Name 陳年老茶王烏龍茶

 
Brewing Notes

Here are some guidelines for brewing Aged oolong tea. These are meant as a starting point only. Please adjust to suit your individual preferences.

  • Brewing vessel: 150cc (5 US fluid ounces)
  • 5 grams of tea leaves
  • Water temperature: 85 - 90 C (185 - 195 F)
  • Infusion durations: 30 seconds, 45 seconds, 1 minute, 1.5 minutes, 2 minutes, and 2.5 minutes

The taste of the brewed tea is affected by the water quality, water temperature, amount of tea leaves, type of brewing vessel and the duration of each infusion.

Here's a suggestion from John R. (see reviews): Rinse a tablespoon of aged tea in a quart of hot water for ONE MINUTE. Thoroughly drain the softened leaves and throw away the disgusting brew. Then steep the rinsed leaves in a quart of hot water for ONE MINUTE. Subsequent infusions with the same leaves can be progressively longer.

 
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