Pause for a moment to give gratitude to this exceptional Gui Fei or Concubine Oolong that is only harvested during the summer months after tiny leafhoppers feed on the bud and young leaves. The gracefully clever camellia sinensis plant responds to the leafhopper’s nibbles by producing an elegantly honeyed essence (which is in fact a defensive residue). Richly sweet, dark honey notes mingle with deeply roasted pecans for a perfectly balanced robust sip. Simply refreshing, the honeyed sweetness skips over to notes of subtly bright dried apricots and under-ripe plums. For a mere second, a hint of enlivening mint slips in to cool the palate before diving deeply into roasted earth. What makes our tea so good?
One package is 8g (.28oz). Serving size is based on your brew method.
- Simple Brew - One pack makes 1-2 servings
- Cold Brew - One pack makes one 1.5L (50oz) pitcher
- Gong Fu Brew - One pack for one session (8+ infusions)
What can I do with the leftover leaves?
Harvest - Summer 2017
Altitude - 2625 ft - 3280 ft (800 m - 1000 m)
Leaf - Bud and very young leaves
Origin - Fujian, China
Species - Ruanzhi (Soft Stem)
Tasting Notes
Dry Leaf - Dark raw umber color, tightly rolled balls
Wet Leaf - Honey, cinnamon, roasted sweet grass
Liquor - Deep golden, maple syrup, forest honey
Mouth - Roasted honey, nutty, earthy, pecan, wildflowers
Empty Cup - Caramelized honey
Wet Leaf - Slightly twisted leaves
Oxidation - 45-60%