2014 Zheng Yan Tieluohan Oolong Tea

Category: Oolong

Country: China

Province: Fujian

Harvest: May 5, 2014

Producer: Wuyishan Rock Tea Factory

Shop: Forbidden City Tea

Tags: 2014

Description:

This Zheng Yan tea from Cindy Chen was baked 4 times over charcoal to achieve a medium baking level. Harvested from a single old tree within the Wuyi Scenic Area, this is a rare tea that offers a smokey and peppery dark chocolate flavor with ripe fruits and minerals. The flavor lingers several minutes. It has been aged dry for 3 years.

Steeping:

By the 8oz cup: 1-2 teaspoon of tea (3g), 212F, 3-5 minutes. Gaiwan: Begin steeping for 10 seconds, always at 212F.