Description
- Dark heavily oxidized brew, with hints of smokiness, and a distinct fruity flavor.
- Like Tao, the art of tea is universal. We began our work with tea with the intent to be a connecting thread for tea culture. Based in Portland, Oregon, we are a pure leaf tea company comprised of tea enthusiasts from different backgrounds and countries.
- PURE LEAF ARTISTRY We offer a wide variety of specialty teas as well herbs and blends, and our focus has always been on sourcing the best tea leaves (camellia sinensis) possible.
- SERVING KNOWLEDGE We learn and share about tea through service and daily practice. Our teahouses are located in Portland, Oregon.
- MORE THAN FAIR TRADE We believe in being socially conscious with all of our teas. We were among the first group of tea companies to join the Fair Trade movement in the United States, and we pledge actions that better peoples lives through a healthy environment and a future for children.
Wuyi Oolong is grown at a 100% organic tea garden within Wuyishan, a scenic mountain area stretching along Fujians northernmost border with Jiangxi Province. The Wuyi Mountains contain 36 graceful rock peaks and a twisting, curving river called Nine Bend Creek.
Only teas grown within a 60 kilometer territory are considered Zheng Yan Chaauthentic Wuyi Tea. Wuyis are further categorized by elevation and those at the highest elevations are most prized. Tea is the sustaining life for Wuyi mountain people and there are a number of tea gardens and teahouses in the area.
Although this tea is quite hardy and maintains its flavor well over time, it is best when enjoyed fresh in April and May.
Most famous of all Wuyi varietals is Da Hong Pao or Big-Red-Robe. Only a few original plants still remain and have been maintained by the same married couple in Wuyishan for the last 25 years. Most other tea gardens in Wuyishan contain second and third generation strains of the Da Hong Pao plants. Other tea varietals include Bai Ji Guan, Mingcong, Rougui, Shuixian and Qizhong.
In making this tea, long stylish leaves are twisted sideways and then pan-fired to stop oxization. The leaves are baked in the final stages of processing.
Ingredients: 100% Organic Oolong Tea Leaves.