Steep time
1.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
5
Recommended
Water temp
90°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
medium
Typical
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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. It is recommended to break off part of the bitter melon to brew with the oolong. Tasting Notes: - Thick yet sweet roasted aroma- Sweet roasted plum taste Origin: Anxi, Fujian, ChinaProduced: 2020Cultivar: 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: Vacuum sealed bag