Rising Dawn
Southern Fujian Oolong
Regular price $18.00
SUMMARY
Type: Southern Fujian Oolong Tea
Origin: Pinghe, Fujian province, China
Our Rising Dawn Oolong is made using the Bai Ya Qi Lan (白芽奇兰) varietal and is an Oolong tea from the Southern Fujian region. A ball rolled Oolong, similar to the famous "Iron Goddess" (Tie Guan Yin) tea, it is an Oolong tea with a gentler, softer flavour profile and a lingering floral aroma.
TASTING NOTES
A soft floral fragrance and flavour notes of white lilac with subtle citrus hints. A medium bodied tea with a satisfying mouth-fill and a sweet aftertaste of sugarcane and lingering floral notes.
PREPARATION NOTES
Gong-Fu style (preferred method)
5g per 60 – 150ml of water
95 degrees Celsius
10 – 15secs per infusion* (up to 7 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.