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Our Bai Ji Guan Wu Yi Rock tea is wonderfully complex revealing a subtle balance between the signature mineral like character of Wuyi Oolongs that starts with a floral sweetness that, in later infusions, transforms into a more unique longan fruit fruity character. The infusion is light yellow in colour and has a soft chocolaty aroma with a few high notes of citrusy mushrooms. After a rinse, the leaves smell like the tea sits between a green Oolong and a dark Oolong.
Bai Ji Guan is a classic Wu Yi varietal that originates from the ‘Bat Cave’ (unfortunately, no Caped Crusader resides there) that is located deep within the Wu Yi Mountains. First recorded in the Ming Dynasty it was given this name because the tops of the bushes have a bright yellow-green appearance that, in strong sunlight, appear almost white in colour (‘Bai’ means white in Chinese).
Wonderfully complex revealing a subtle balance between the signature mineral like character of Wuyi Oolongs that starts with a floral sweetness that, in later infusions, transforms into a more unique longan fruit fruity character.
The infusion is light yellow in colour and has a soft chocolaty aroma with a few high notes of citrusy mushrooms. After a rinse, the leaves smell like the tea sits between a green Oolong and a dark Oolong.
Tea Master: Master Wu, The Bat Cave, Wu Yi Mountain, Fujian Province, China.
May 2017. 4 leaves are picked together, partially oxidised and then gently roasted over a low heat. The gentle roasting preserves the tea’s natural character.
Water temperature: 100°C
Leaf to water ratio: 2g per 100ml.
Brewing time: About 5 minutes.
Tips: Adjust the leaf to water ratio if you prefer to shorten the infusion time or for lighter and stronger taste. Do not leave any water in the pot between each infusion, this is so as not to lose any precious flavour and prevents a too strong taste for the next infusion.
Recommended Water: Try to use natural mineral water.
Water temperature: 100°C
Leaf to water ratio: 8g per 100ml.
Brewing time: About 5 seconds for the first 4 infusions.
Tips: Always pre-heat your tea vessel with boiling water and discard the water before putting in the tea leaves. Do not rinse the tea leaves.
Recommended Water: Try to use natural mineral water.
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