A cup of charms from a simpler time. The charcoal and cherry cup character are the platform for the lusty fragrance of sweet osmanthus blossoms. A subtle, yet austere mineral finish. Perfect. Produced April 12, 2025 by Mr. Wang Wen Feng in Likou Town, Qimen County, Anhui Province. It’s a one bud, one leaf pick of the local cultivars growing at 1,300 feet. It was scented on October 18, 2025 using the buds of a 300-year-old sweet-scented osmanthus tree. Ingredients: osmanthus black tea (may contain osmanthus blossoms) Steeping Instructions Steep 3 grams | 10-12 oz water | 212°F | 3 min. Traditional Steeping: Use 6 grams of tea and steep with boiling water in a 150ml gaiwan. 10 second rinse 1st steep – 20 seconds 2nd steep – 15 seconds 3rd steep – 30 seconds 4th steep – 75 seconds 5th steep - 2 minutes, 30 seconds Number of Cups 2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups
