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China Fujian Anxi 2008 Heavy Roasted Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea in Bitter Melon

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Steep time
1.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
5
Recommended
Water temp
90°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
Oxidation
Caffeine
medium
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Best pick • solid oolong choice from China
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.

An unusual oolong which is stored within a bitter melon (Momordica charantia), possessing a thick yet sweet roasted aroma with a sweet roasted plum taste and charcoal finish. It is recommended to break off part of the bitter melon to brew with the oolong. All orders of 150g will be guaranteed to receive a whole bitter melon, while 100g and 50g orders will receive part of a melon and 10g samples will receive loose pieces. Tasting Notes: - Thick yet sweet roasted aroma- Sweet roasted plum taste and charcoal finish Origin: Zhengyunxiang Tea Factory, Anxi, Fujian, ChinaProduced: Spring, 2008Cultivar: Hong Xin Tie Guan YinRoast: HeavySourced: From a specialist aged Chinese tea wholesaler Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F- Use 1 teaspoon per cup/small teapot- Brew for 1-2 minutes Packaging: Aluminium ziplock bag