Steep time
3–5 min
Recommended
Steeps
5
Recommended
Water temp
98°C
Recommended
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Medium
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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
Gao Shan Village is nestled in the Yi Wu mountains NNE of Yi Wu town and is one of the highest elevation villages in the Yi Wu range. Gao Shan village is inhabited by both Han and Yao people. Our material is the combined mao cha of two Yao families' tea gardens. Material is from 150-400 year old tea trees and is entirely first flush of Spring 2022. Only 3 Kilograms in total (15 cakes) pressed! This tea has been tested in a certified laboratory for 404 pesticides, and is within the EU MRL limits set for those 404 pesticide residues. For a full list of the 404 pesticides we tested for and more information about MRL testing and the EU Food and Safety commission click on this link .