Taiwan: Aged Qing Xin 1989

Naturally grown and hand-rolled before the advent of oolong rolling machines.  Hence, the half-open dried tea leaves are a telltale sign of aged Taiwanese oolongs. Picked in Autumn at an altitude of 1200 meters above sea level with medium oxidation.  The aging has stripped away the roasting taste and a lot of the sweetness and left behind a hauntingly beautiful floral perfume taste that lingers on the palate and permeates your nose.  Simply beautiful tea that tells a story of when the quality of the air and the rivers were still pure without the pollution of the big cities and people.  These aged Taiwanese oolongs are becoming harder to find every year! 

Origin:

Wushe, Nantou, Taiwan

Cultivar:

Qing Xin

Flavor Profile:

Sandalwood incense, sour plum

Servings:

5 x 5g 

Net weight:

25g