Steep time
4 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
5
Recommended
Water temp
19°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.
Pairing: stone fruit, roast chicken, or buttery pastries
This one is dark with no ambient light, but goes down remarkably smooth. The heavy roast brings out hearty aromas and a deep, snug, toasty sweet cup. Harvested and produced August 20, 2024 and roasted on June 19, 2025 by Mr. Gao Jinshijie in Renai Township, Nantou County. It’s a one bud, two leaf pick of the Cui Yu cultivar growing at approximately 4,500 feet. Ingredients: oolong tea Steeping Instructions 4 grams | 10-12 oz water | 195°F | Steep 4 min. Number of Cups 2 oz makes 19 cups, 4 oz makes 38 cups