"Enjoy simple things with great intensity. Just a cup of tea can be a deep meditation.' – Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
"Enjoy simple things with great intensity. Just a cup of tea can be a deep meditation.' – Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh
Oolong teas are the pinot noirs of the tea world. They are particular and have a depth of flavor that is complex and surprising. The traditional way to make oolong is Gong Fu Ceremony style which entails using a small porcelean or clay (yixing) teapot. Once you bring your water to the desired temperature, you pour water over the leaves and then immediately throw away that water. This is known as "washing the tea." After you wash the tea, you then pour water over the warmed leaves and steep for the time suggested below. In Gong Fu style, you would then pour the tea into "the ocean of tea" (decanter), then into an aroma cup, and then into a small cup for sipping. Oolongs are meant to be enjoyed in small amounts, with multiple steeps!
Water: Fresh filtered water is preferred. Do not use distilled water. Depending on your area, tap water may contain chemicals or high levels of minerals which may affect the taste of the tea.
Temperature: Water temperature is just as important as timing. Oolongs range from green to dark, and water temperature should be adjusted accordingly.
• Green oolongs (ie: Jade, Baozhong, Oriental Beauty, Spring Florals etc..) should use a water temp range of 170-175˚F.
• Dark oolongs (ie: Iron Goddess, Big Red Robe, Monkey Picked etc..) should use a water temp range of 175-185˚F.
Time:
First step: Wash the tea
Second step: Pour tea over leaves and steep for 45 seconds
Third brew: You can increase time by 15 seconds or more for each steep as tea gets weaker.
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