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Ginseng Lan Gui Ren Oolong Tea Loose Leaf
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Description
Discover a distinctive Chinese tea that both energizes and soothes your senses. This oolong tea is expertly made from tea leaves blended with powdered ginseng, forming unique spherical pellets with a subtle orchid aroma. Celebrated for centuries and once offered to emperors, Lan Gui Ren—known as “The Emperor’s Concubine”—holds a special place in Chinese tradition. Its secret ingredient, ginseng, is valued for its health benefits and revitalizing effects on the body. Enjoy multiple infusions, each revealing evolving flavors from bold and spicy to smooth and sweet, making every cup a rich experience.
Appearance: unique pebble rock shaped tea
Liquor color : amber-yellow hue
Aroma: gentle, pleasant
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.
- Enjoy multiple infusions
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.
-Enjoy multiple infusions by adding 15-30 seconds for every additional steeping
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.