A high-mountain oolong cultivar crafted to a black tea in the local style of the Fu'An area. This wonderful black opens to sweet notes of plums and grows to a delicious, sweet finish.
Lot Notes. Source is a farm located in the mountains along the north coast of Fujian Province, ideal for producing teas with full flavors. Note its large leaf as it is cultivated from a Tieguanyin. Lot offers a strong flowery aroma! Tea was harvested April 2024.
Tea Facts. It was harvested in the first week of April. Varietal from which the cultivar has been developed has its origins in the WuYi mountains. Bush now has been in cultivation in FuAn for over 100 years with ever more impressive tasting black teas. Farm is high mountain, uses organic methods but not yet certified.
Tasting Notes. A sweet flavor of plum comes through immediately. Taste is lush, naturally sweet. Cup liquor is bright red. The finish is long, sweet with a nice warming touch. Great tea for afternoon refreshment!
Brewing Suggestions. For 6-8 ounces of water at a temperature of 195-205 F, we suggest one rounded teaspoon of leaf. Steep for two minutes and taste. There should be immediate sweet notes of plum or stone fruit. Longer steeps will deepen the flavors. Multiple steeps are in order.
BLACK TEA
3 grams/1 teaspoon per 6 ounces of water
195° - 205° F
2 Minutes
Black tea is a leaf that has been fully oxidized. This rigorous oxidization produces a tea of hearty rich flavors while reducing its astringency and bringing out a natural sweetness.
Flavors will range from bright, brisk, peppery, clean, and smoky to aromatic, bold, malty, nutty, spicy, and sweet. Blacks are known for long, delicately aromatic, and comforting aftertastes. Note, they are often enjoyed with milk or sweetener.
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Rare Orchid - Qi Lan
really nice red tea, easy to brew, i use 4.3 grams, 16 oz water, 197 deg, one minute or longer, i do this three times, i buy more of this tea than any other,
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Rare Orchid - Qi Lan
very nice red tea, really glade i found this tea, i brew it at 193 deg for about 3 minutes, i get three brews and they're all the same, this tea is supper smooth .
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very special
This Rare Orchid is a sublime tea, I am really enjoying it. I have tried one other tea with origins in the Wuyi mountains and it was a 5 star. I feel like Marco Polo who journeyed down The Old Silk Road at one point in history and brought back to Venice treasures like this. Thanks to all the artisans who made it possible.
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The fragrance of this tea is heavenly. I find I use a bit more than a teaspoon to give it a bit more body.
Perfect for afternoon tea, I wouldn’t necessarily have it in the morning. It is quite late for a black tea.
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Excellent!
Excellent tea, true to description.