Red Goddess is made by allowing Tieguanyin leaves to fully oxidize to an aromatic, sweetly floral black tea. One will note the leaves are long and thin, very unusual for a Tieguanyin cultivar. For lovers of black tea, this one offers yet another option for a flavorful & refreshing cup!
Lot Notes. The lot was grown at a comparatively high elevation of 800 meters. The sharp temperature variations of spring develop compact bud sets and complex flavors. The leaves have been carefully processed evidenced by its lovely aroma. In tasting, we found it offers a clean and lively black. A great option for both morning and mid-day tea drinking. Harvested April 2025.
Tea Facts. Our lot was grown in the WuYi Mountains. The cultivar is a hybrid created by the grafting of two bushes - a Dan Cong called Haung Dan and Tieguanyin - serving to create a unique oolong flavor of nectar some minerality. Note, we find this tea ages well, finding new depth in flavor in the second year after harvest.
Tasting Notes. While definitively black in flavor, there are notes of honey and aroma of peach. There is a strong floral aftertaste as well.
Brewing Suggestions. Use a rounded teaspoon for 8-12 ounces of water at a temperature of 205 degrees F., rinse briefly to awaken the leaves. Steep for 2 - 2.5 minutes and taste. Added steep time will add body and some complexity to the cup. It will steep multiple times with added time.
SKU: B-HGY-5
Oolong Tea
Add 30 seconds for each successive steep — flavors evolve.
Oolong leaves are large. Once plucked, they are either rolled and lightly oxidized (Tieguanyin style) or are long and crafted to a reddish-brown color (Dan Cong style).
Tieguanyin is shades of green, almost blue. Its infusion opens to an aroma of lilies of the valley with a mouthfeel of gentle vegetal notes as it develops into a buttery, floral finish. Dan Cong is aromas of brown sugar and candied fruit. The mouthfeel is strong and full-bodied with a sweet, refreshing finish. In steeping, first rinse the leaves briefly to awaken them. This steep can be enjoyed for aroma. The second steep releases precious flavors. Multiple steeps are the norm for oolongs as they are complex and layered.