This high-mountain oolong has the classic vegetal and grassy freshness, with floral notes of jasmine. The cultivar and terroir yield it a fine, buttery mouthfeel and the stamina for many steeps. A true Taiwanese classic. This tea is a mood-lifter like high-grade matcha.
High-mountain oolongs are one of Taiwan's specialties. Grown at high altitudes and colder temperatures, these teas contain more sweet compounds like theanine and have a reduced amount of bitter and astringent compounds.
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Perfect for: lifting your mood any time of the day
Little Jade Robe - High Mountain Oolong
Origin: Lishan, Taiwan
Harvest: Spring 2024
Elevation: 2000m
Natural Farming
Cultivar: QinXin
Oxidization: 20%
Gongfu Style
Temperature: 95 °C
Amount: 3-5g / 100ml
Brewings in sec: 45 / 45 / 60 / +10
5+ InfusionsLarge Mug
Temperature: 100 °C
Amount: 3 / 300ml
Brew for 2-3 mins.
3+ Infusions
**This tea takes some steeps to open up but lasts a long while if you use hot temperatures and longer steeps later on**
