"Temple Red" Organic Red Oolong

Elevation: 300m

Status: Certified Organic

Cultivar: Big Leaf Oolong

Oxidization: 80%

Season: Winter 2022

Method: Hand picked, processed on site, very small batch

Region: Luye, Taidong

Oolong tea contains between 10-60mg of caffeine per 8oz cup

Rich, sweet rose, floral, earthy red color,

Serving Size: 3-5g per 100ml of purified water.

Ideal Brewing Vessel: Porcelain tea pot or gaiwan; or high-fired, high profile thin clay teapot.

Steeping: Boil water to 212F/100C and then wait for the water to stop bubbling before pouring the water down the inside of the brewing vessel, not directly on the leaves. Brew for 40 seconds, then replace the lid and pour the liquor into a gong dao bei (fairness pitcher) before apportioning into tea cups.  Add 15 seconds for each subsequent brew. Remove the lid of the brewing vessel to allow the leaves to cool between steepings. Flash brewing in this manner ensures this tea can be brewed up to 5+ times and brewed again the following morning if left overnight.

Western Style Steeping: Place tea inside of a strainer and pour water into tea cup. Steep for 40 seconds per brew for multiple steepings.

Grandpa Style Steeping: Pre-heat a chawan (tea bowl) and add tea leaves. Use 1-2 grams less tea than usual. Slowly pour hot water directly on the leaves until the tea bowl is filled two-thirds to the top. After the tea leaves have opened, the tea is ready. Drink off the top and add more water throughout the day when necessary.