Teacher's Oolong

€20,00

Hand-picked from wild-growing tea trees in Taiwan’s Xilan Mountains National Forest, this robust oolong balances the flavors of the forest with an extremely clean, mineral character. Lightly roasted at varied temperatures using traditional longan wood charcoal, the unique character of each harvest is brought out distinctly with each batch.

Size
Type / Ingredients

Oolong tea
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 evening - We find the end of the afternoon and early evening to be times for reflection. The night is still ahead, so we still like a stimulating cup, but with a gentle side to encourage mindfulness.
Preparation

Water: 100ml
Temperature: 95-100°
Tea: 5g
Time: 30sec-2min
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Lai Laoshi

Lai Laoshi harvests leaves from a national forest in the Xilan Mountains, which include the highest peaks in the Yushan mountain range. Originally a tea garden, the territory was reclaimed by the Taiwanese government and allowed to grow wild. The roots of the wild trees grow as deep as 6 meters into the mountain, imparting a distinctly mineral character to the leaves. This mineral character distinguishes the Teacher’s Oolong from other lightly-oxidized, high mountain oolongs. The leaves are roasted lightly using traditional methods, including longan wood charcoal, to preserve harmonious balance among the floral notes and mineral qualities. Appying varied roasting temperatures without a predetermined formula, Lai Laoshi is guided in his technique by Buddhist principles to draw out the unique essence of each harvest. The result is complex tea that exhibits remarkable clarity.

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We would like to thank our friends at satotea for the photo and connection to Lai Laoshi.