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Ginseng Lan Gui Ren Oolong Tea Loose Leaf
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Description
Experience the unique Chinese tea that will both invigorate and calm your senses. Our oolong tea is masterfully crafted from tea leaves and combined with powdered ginseng, resulting in its distinctive spherical shape and delicate orchid fragrance. Explore the rich tradition of ginseng oolong, a beverage beloved by royalty for 500 years, even offered as a tribute to the emperor.
Appearance: pebble rock shaped tea
Brewed tea: amber-yellow hue
Taste: herbal, subtle notes of ginseng and licorice
Aftertaste: pleasantly sweet
Ingredients: oolong tea, ginseng
Origin: Fujian Province
Brewing
Modern Method
Use a teapot or mug with infuser.
Water Temperature: 90°C (194°F).
Brewing Time: 3-5 minutes.
Steps:
- Place 1-2 teaspoons of tea leaves in an infuser.
- Steep and enjoy.
Traditional Method (Gongfu Cha)
Preferably to brew in Yixing clay teapot or porcelain gaiwan
Water Temperature: 85-95°C (185-203°F).
Brewing Time: 20-30 seconds for the first infusion.
Steps:
- Rinse and warm the teapot/gaiwan and cups.
- Add 1-2 teaspoons of tea leaves.
- Rinse the leaves briefly with hot water.
- Brew and pour into cups.
Iced Tea
When preparing loose leaf iced tea, measure 3 teaspoons of tea for each 8-ounce glass.
Oolong tea offers a unique experience with each brew, revealing a variety of flavors due to its intricate nature. Feel free to customize the steeping duration and the quantity of tea leaves to suit your taste perfectly.
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Cooper C. First notes are very bright and fresh, with a ginseng flavor reminiscent of wheatgrass. The tea brews to a pale amber color and the flavor is relatively mild. As the spheres begin to open up, more intense flavors get revealed, including an intriguing licorice aftertaste.