Taiwan 'Charcoal Roasted' Oolong Tea

The tea has a distinct charcoal aroma and taste, which is well balanced and gives the tea a smooth sweetness and warm taste. A traditional charcoal roasted oolong which is unfortunately becoming increasingly rare, due to the skill and difficulty in charcoal roasting compared with modern electric roasting. The tea is stuffed into bamboo which is roasted over a charcoal fired pit, a process which takes days and requires the skill of a specialist roaster. The tea is a good candidate for ageing as it should change over time as it rests from the roast. Tasting Notes:- Smooth texture- Mineral and sweet roast notes- Non-dominant roast Harvest: Spring, April 2024Roasted: Summer 2024 Origin: Long Yian Ling, Nantou, TaiwanAltitude: 650-800mSourced: Specialist Taiwanese wholesaler Cultivar: Qing XinOxidisation: 15-20%Roast: Medium (Level 5-6)Picking: Hand Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 2-3 minutes Packaging: Non-resealable vacuum-sealed bag packaged in Taiwan Independent Review:Diary of a Northern Teaist