Description
In Baguashan, the Wang family produces spectacular, iconic oolong teas. This one is made from the renowned si ji chun cultivar. Its leaves are rolled into pearl shapes and lightly oxidised, ensuring its notes stay fresh.
This delicate oolong is sweet and silky to taste, revealing elegant fresh flower and vanilla notes. A highly smooth tea.
Special qualities
- Origin:
- Nantou, Taiwan
- Tea colour:
- Oolong Tea
Tasting notes
Feuille sèche
Appearance: leaves rolled into pearls
Liqueur
Colour: light green
Texture: silky
Notes: floral (lys, peony, tahitian gardenia), vegetal, vanilla, mineral hint
Suggestion of preparation
Prepare this tea warm:
With the teapot or the tasting set: 5 minutes in water heated to 195°F.
With the Gong Fu Cha: infusions during 30-40 seconds.
Prepare this tea iced:
In a teapot or a carafe: infuse 16 g of leaves per liter of water at room temperature for 30 minutes. Remove the leaves and store in the fridge.
Grands Crus: savour the exceptional
Rare and ephemeral, teas identified as Grands Crus by Palais des Thés are the result of alchemy between a tea plant variety, its terroir and the talent of an artisan grower. Meticulously plucked, processed and sourced in the most respected tea gardens, our Grands Crus unveil unique flavours that reflect the refinement of their origins.