CooksShopHere- Oolong Tea: Bai Hao Oriental Beauty

Black

Oolong

Bai Hao
Oriental Beauty
2011 Late Spring

Maioli County, Taiwan
60-70% Oxidation
Open-twist leaf style with white tips
Clear. sweet and mouth-filling flavor
Clean, stone-fruit aroma
Clear amber liquor

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A little south and west of the capital city of Taipei, Hsinchu and Maioli counties are home to Taiwan’s most famous oolong tea: Bai Hao (also known as Oriental Beauty or White Tip oolong).

This elegant, leaf-style oolong is a ‘top two leaves and a bud ‘ pluck. Bai Hao is oxidized to 65-75 %, and the slender leaf is a pleasing mixture of textures and colors: dark and chestnut browns, with plenty of white tip. It has a bright amber liquor that possesses flavors suggestive of chestnuts, apricots with a light, toasty aroma.

This tea is only harvested for two weeks of the year: from the end of June into early July.

Western-style steeping: (Medium to large sized teapot: 20-32 oz)
Use 2-3 heaping teaspoons (2-3 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
Steep 1-3 infusions at 2-3 minutes each.
Water temperature should be 180˚ - 195˚ F

Asian-style steeping: (small teapots under 10 oz or a gaiwan)
Use 2-3 Tablespoons (5-6 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
Steep upwards of 6-8 infusions (or more!) at 10 seconds to 1 minute each
Water temperature should be 180˚ - 195˚ F