Steep time
3–5 min
Recommended
Steeps
5
Recommended
Water temp
98°C
Recommended
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: shortbread, fresh fruit, or mild cheeses
Our initial 2015 version of this tea has been reduced to a 50% chipped cake, but fortunately we saved a few of our 2016 pressing. While spring material from Bohetang proves to be prohibitively expensive in many cases, this fall pressing showcases the region’s best qualities at a much more affordable price. Until now, this tea has transformed exactly as we hoped, with a pleasant cooling sensation and sugary sweetness. It’s still very much a “middle-aged” tea though, as some residual bitterness shows there’s room left to grow. Availability: 9 x 200g cakes