yellow wuyi green oolong
it's an OOLONG!
Described as a "wild" tasting green, the descriptor is apt for this unusual, boldly flavored cultivar. "Wuyi Qing" is a local green grown on a small farm in the mountains of Fujian Province. Leaves are a deep green color after a traditional pan firing shaping the leaf into a small curl with depth in taste. The cultivar yields a natural nori flavor with some fruity notes. Harvest date is Pre-Qing Ming, April 2024. Lot #4.
Lot Notes. Harvested early, its leaves are compact and rich in minerals and flavor as they have grown slowly as the cold weather warms. If you are looking for a green with plenty of character this tea is a candidate. The processing of the leaves was made to local customs. We think it offers a new green tea taste profile to the U.S. market.
Lot Facts. It is pan-fired green, a method of processing that sharpens the flavors of the cultivar. Tea was grown at an elevation of approximately 800 meters.
Tasting Notes. A delicious green tea that is refreshingly strong. It is full-bodied, offering a nori to soft hay-like taste. There is just a hint of astringency within its flavors. Cup color is clear & light green. We find it enlivening and refreshing!
Brewing Suggestions. 2-3 grams is our recommendation for 6-8 ounces of water. Water temperature is best at about 185-195 degrees F. Steep briefly for 2 minutes and taste. It can steep longer just watch for astringency. It will steep multiple times.