Wild GABA oolong

€29,00

Harvested by hand from wild trees and processed with the low-oxygen GABA technique, this oolong combines the most rigorous naturalist principles with contemporary technique for an absolutely unique experience of complex forest flavors in harmonious balance, including wildflower notes and hints of honey and wild herbs.

Size
Type / Ingredients

GABA oolong
Origin

Nantou, Taiwan

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Mood

Centered - Excellent for appreciating a bit of balance, with subtle flavors to stimulate poise and reflection.
Time of day

Early afternoon - In the early afternoon, we like something to get us back into rhythm after lunch, something to lift us up into the heart of the day, whether it’s a brisk cup or a smooth one.
Preparation

Water: 120ml
Temperature: 90-95°
Tea: 3g
Time: 1-3min
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Wild Tea Master Cho

Wild Tea Master Cho, or Treeman, as our friends at satotea know him, lives much of his life in the wild of the forests where he picks leaves from uncultivated tea trees. He combines a deep connection to the life of the ecosystem with sophisticated knowledge of tea production.

Master Cho farms gardens that have not been cultivated in the past, harvesting once yearly from trees that continue to grow wild. The combination of timeless and contemporary processes is on full display in his Wild GABA Oolong, for which the wild harvest is processed with the low-oxygen technique innovated in Japan in the 1980’s, producing a complex tea that is rich in the GABA molecule, celebrated for its relaxing, healthful effects. All of it is done by hand, an extremely labor-intensive devotion that comes through in the singular flavor that each cup offers.

For a glimpse into the life and teas of Master Cho, watch this short documentary made by our friends at satotea.

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We would like to thank our friends at satotea for the photo and connection to Master Cho.