Origin: Taiwan

A rare tea due to the disappearing skill of charcoal-roasting tea, our Charcoal-Baked Oolong is a prized collection hand-roasted by Master Tea Artisans who still possess this time-honored skill, which typically takes 10 years to acquire. Our Charcoal-Baked Oolong is not roasted over electric heaters. To create the perfect roast, tea leaves are plucked in spring and gently withered under the sun. At a precise. reduced level of moisture content, longan-wood charcoal is fired until it produces a consistent but low and gentle heat. The roaster stays awake to roast the leaves packed in bamboo baskets, in small batches, over the fruitwood coal. This slow, traditional roasting process takes place for 1 to 2 weeks, when the skilled roaster eventually produces an oolong that is warm and dark with a sweet chocolate scent.

Charcoal-Baked Oolong has a bold yet delicate flavor, with a toasty, nutty aroma and flavors of dried fruit. Because it is roasted over residual charcoal heat, despite the extra hours of roasting, its fruitwood charcoal aroma is soft and subtle, with its liquor possessing an intensely smooth mouthfeel.

Tasting Notes:
– Medium bodied
– Butter, honey & caramel
– 35% Oxidation
– 50% Roasted

How to Brew:

Place a teabag or 1-2 teaspoons into a mug & pour 220ml of simmering water. Steep for 3 – 5 min & enjoy. Good for multiple brews