Golden Peony

SUMMARY

Type: Southern Fujian Oolong Tea
Origin: Pinghe, Fujian province, China

Golden Peony AKA Jin Mudan Oolong tea is a ball-rolled Oolong from Pinghe County in Southern Fujian. A ball rolled Oolong, similar to the famous "Iron Goddess" (Tie Guan Yin) tea, it is an Oolong tea with a slightly darker, more roasted flavour profile.

TASTING NOTES

A gentle grain-like aroma followed by flavour notes of toasted grains. A medium to full bodied tea with a satisfying mouth-fill and light floral hints.

PREPARATION NOTES

 Gong-Fu style (preferred method)

 5g per 60 – 150ml of water
 95 degrees Celsius
 10 – 15secs per infusion* (up to 6 infusions)

*First infusion is a quick 3 – 5 sec rinse and isn't drunk.

 Teapot steep

 5g per 300ml of water
 95 degrees Celsius
 3mins

 Cold Brew

 5g per 500ml of water
 Cold water
 10hrs in the fridge

STORAGE

Proper tea storage is super important. Improper storage leads to flat, flavourless and potentially weird tasting tea. So as a rule of thumb, keep your tea leaves in an airtight container (the less air inside the better) and away from heat, light, moisture and strong odours.