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Country of Origin: China
Region: Guangdong Province
Shipping Port: Guangzhou
Grade: Dan Chong
Altitude: 2500 ft. above sea level
Manufacture Type: Orthodox
Infusion: Pale green yellow liquor
Cup Characteristics: One of the world’s most exquisite teas.
Haunting orchid floral notes.
Ingredients: Luxury oolong tea
Information: To understand this tea it is important to know of the legendary origin of the
special bush which grows the tea: Centuries ago when China was ruled by state
despots and tea was being discovered and coveted for its curative powers, there was a
regional ruler (despot) living near Jinxing Shantou. Several of his staff while tending the
palace’s orchid garden came upon a bush that was very similar to a tea bush. Being a
hot sultry and humid day - and it was a good time to have a rest anyway - they heated
water and dropped some leaves into a pot to let them steep. The flavor and aroma that
arose was something they had not encountered before. One of their group excitedly ran
to the palace with a sample to tell the despot. He tasted this nectar of orchid tea and
declared it a state treasure. The worker was instructed to show the despot the location of
the bush. Once the location was known all the workers were put to death in order to
preserve the secret of this outstanding tea.
Oolong tea is semi-fermented, which is one of the reasons it has such a unique
character. The semi fermentation gives the tea a little bit more body than a green tea but
less body than a black tea, and interestingly it gives the flavor a very unique twist. You will
see that the edges of the leaves are slightly bruised (brownish). The reason for this is
that the tea was shaken in a bamboo basket to bruise the leaves to start the oxidation
process. The finished leaf has beautiful "pink" edges with "veins" while the leaf stays
green.
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1
teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water (183 degrees F) into
the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-5 minutes according to taste (the longer the
steeping time the stronger the tea). Even though milk and a dash of sugar help enhance
the flavor character on this tea, it is perfectly acceptable to consume this tea straight-up.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or
heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5
minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving
pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and
sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the
strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water]. Please
note that this tea may tend to go cloudy or "milky" when poured over ice; a perfectly
normal characteristic of some high quality black teas and nothing to worry about!
Region: Guangdong Province
Shipping Port: Guangzhou
Grade: Dan Chong
Altitude: 2500 ft. above sea level
Manufacture Type: Orthodox
Infusion: Pale green yellow liquor
Cup Characteristics: One of the world’s most exquisite teas.
Haunting orchid floral notes.
Ingredients: Luxury oolong tea
Information: To understand this tea it is important to know of the legendary origin of the
special bush which grows the tea: Centuries ago when China was ruled by state
despots and tea was being discovered and coveted for its curative powers, there was a
regional ruler (despot) living near Jinxing Shantou. Several of his staff while tending the
palace’s orchid garden came upon a bush that was very similar to a tea bush. Being a
hot sultry and humid day - and it was a good time to have a rest anyway - they heated
water and dropped some leaves into a pot to let them steep. The flavor and aroma that
arose was something they had not encountered before. One of their group excitedly ran
to the palace with a sample to tell the despot. He tasted this nectar of orchid tea and
declared it a state treasure. The worker was instructed to show the despot the location of
the bush. Once the location was known all the workers were put to death in order to
preserve the secret of this outstanding tea.
Oolong tea is semi-fermented, which is one of the reasons it has such a unique
character. The semi fermentation gives the tea a little bit more body than a green tea but
less body than a black tea, and interestingly it gives the flavor a very unique twist. You will
see that the edges of the leaves are slightly bruised (brownish). The reason for this is
that the tea was shaken in a bamboo basket to bruise the leaves to start the oxidation
process. The finished leaf has beautiful "pink" edges with "veins" while the leaf stays
green.
Hot tea brewing method: Bring freshly drawn cold water to a rolling boil. Place 1
teaspoon of tea for each cup into the teapot. Pour the boiling water (183 degrees F) into
the teapot. Cover and let steep for 3-5 minutes according to taste (the longer the
steeping time the stronger the tea). Even though milk and a dash of sugar help enhance
the flavor character on this tea, it is perfectly acceptable to consume this tea straight-up.
Iced tea brewing method: (to make 1 quart): Place 6 teaspoons of tea into a teapot or
heat resistant pitcher. Pour 1 1/4 cups of freshly boiled water over the tea. Steep for 5
minutes. Quarter fill a serving pitcher with cold water. Pour the tea into your serving
pitcher straining the leaves. Add ice and top-up the pitcher with cold water. Garnish and
sweeten to taste. [A rule of thumb when preparing fresh brewed iced tea is to double the
strength of hot tea since it will be poured over ice and diluted with cold water]. Please
note that this tea may tend to go cloudy or "milky" when poured over ice; a perfectly
normal characteristic of some high quality black teas and nothing to worry about!
About Camille's Tea:
Camille's Tea, based in the San Antonio, Texas area, offers a wide variety of gourmet teas, including flavored teas, traditional teas, green teas,
herbal teas, decaffeinated teas, decaf teas, caffeine free teas, and iced teas, and lavender, Time & Again Shea butter, Chantal teapots,
Lomonosov teapots, tea infusers, tea accessories, Aroma Naturals candles, Bearington Bears, tea linens, neck warmers, Herbal Concepts
slippers and eye pacs, and Pre de Provence bath and body products. We also feature multiple tea of the month clubs. Read more >>
Camille's Tea, based in the San Antonio, Texas area, offers a wide variety of gourmet teas, including flavored teas, traditional teas, green teas,
herbal teas, decaffeinated teas, decaf teas, caffeine free teas, and iced teas, and lavender, Time & Again Shea butter, Chantal teapots,
Lomonosov teapots, tea infusers, tea accessories, Aroma Naturals candles, Bearington Bears, tea linens, neck warmers, Herbal Concepts
slippers and eye pacs, and Pre de Provence bath and body products. We also feature multiple tea of the month clubs. Read more >>
| To pay by check or money order, call 210-887-4312 or 210-241-0890 or email camille@camillestea.com. |
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