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Old Days (AKA Aged Shui Xian)

Sale price $25.00 AUD

Only 18 in stock

Type: Wuyi Rock Oolong Tea 
Origin: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian China

Eucalyptus, Charcoal, Sour plum

Old Days are made from the broken leaves of a strong, roasted Wuyi Shui Xian Rock Oolong. Pressed into blocks and aged for more than 10 years, the strong roasted notes that were originally present in this tea have mellowed out, making for an easy-to-drink everyday tea.


PREPARATION NOTES

Gaiwan Gong-Fu style (preferred method)
Leaf weight 5g per 60 – 100ml of water
 93 – 95 degrees Celsius
 10 – 15 secs per infusion* (up to 8 infusions)

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

 

Oolong teapot Teapot steep

Leaf weight 5g per 300ml of water
Water temperature 93 – 95 degrees Celsius
Time 2.5 – 3mins (2 – 3 infusions)

 

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.

 

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