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Black

Oolong

Wu Yi Shan
Qi Lan
Rare Orchid
2011 Late Spring

Wu Yi Shan yan cha
Fujian Province, China
50-60% oxidation
Light-medium roasting
Open twist leaf style: long leaves
Matte grey/black dry leaf tinged with green
Persistent floral taste with a creamy body
Sweet floral aroma
Rich golden/green liquor

4 oz	8 oz	16 oz
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This tea is our newest Wu Yi Shan oolong and it is a great tea for those who want to experience their first Wu Yi Shan oolong. Qi Lan has the dark, charcoal-fired appearance of an austere Wu Yi Shan dark oolong, but the flavor of the tea is milder, sweeter and nuttier. It has a highly aromatic fragrance with less of the stony minerality that is bound into the floral nature of other Wu Yi Shan oolongs. In other words, this tea is easy to drink and easy to love.

The liquor is greenish in color, which is due to the fact that this tea is less oxidized and roasted lighter than traditional Wu Yi Shan oolongs such as Da Hong Pao or Shui Jin Gui. A pleasant toasty flavor from the charcoal firing is detectable but is not in the least overbearing.

Western-style steeping: (Medium to large sized teapot: 20-32 oz)
Use 2 Tablespoons(2-3 grams) of tea per each 6oz water
Steep 1-3 infusions at 2-3 minutes each.
Water temperature should be 195˚ - 205˚ F

Asian-style steeping: (small teapots under 10 oz or a gaiwan)
Use 4 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 195˚ - 205˚ F