Culinary Specialties CooksShopHere- Oolong Tea: Tou Tian Xiang, Imperial Gold

Black

Oolong

Tou Tian Xiang
Imperial Gold
2011 Late Spring
Organic

Anxi Region
Fujian Province, China
30-40% Oxidation
Semiball-rolled leaf style with few stems
Smooth, sweet, stone-fruit flavor
Very fresh, floral aroma
Clear golden liquor

4 oz	8 oz	16 oz
18.00 Buy	36.00 Buy	72.00 Buy

Tou Tian Xiang (Imperial Gold) oolong is one of the glories of the Fujianese China Oolong family. We don’t think that we have ever had anyone revisit the store and declare that they have been anything but enthralled with this excellent tea. One of what is known today as the ‘Orchid Oolongs’, Tou Tian Xiang is as rich in taste as its name indicates.

Tou Tian Xiang steeps perfectly every time. No matter how one challenges it, Tou Tian Xiang infuses gracefully, with not a trace of harshness or astringency.

Tou Tian Xiang prefers to be steeped in water that is ‘off the boil’, in which case you will find that it infuses repeatedly, offering up more flavor than any leaf tea has a right to contain. We find that Tou Tian Xiang continues to be a tea that we reach for, as one would an old friend.

Western-style steeping: (Medium to large sized teapot: 20-32 oz)
Use 2 generous teaspoons (2-3 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
Steep 1-3 infusions at 2-3 minutes each.
Water temperature should be 180˚ - 190˚ F

Asian-style steeping: (small teapots under 10 oz or a gaiwan)
Use 2 generous 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˚ - 190˚ F