Java Hong Cha Lok

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Oolong Tea
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Boiling 4 min, 15 sec 3 g 8 oz / 236 ml

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  • “A wise man once told me that a tea should be labeled or called as the tea producer labels it or calls it (I am not making that up for fodder, a wise man actually did tell me that – haha). In this...” Read full tasting note
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Hong Cha means Black Tea, this specialty is harvested from Oolong-Tea plants. Finest scents of chocolate and cocoa hover around this rich tea due to the special climate of the island and those unique and exquisite nuances that come from that terrier. Rich, full-bodied and tangy sweet taste.

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A wise man once told me that a tea should be labeled or called as the tea producer labels it or calls it (I am not making that up for fodder, a wise man actually did tell me that – haha). In this case, I would say the word “Oolong” is such a falsehood that I would be remiss if I did not just say that this is a black tea. According to the tea maker, they call it an Oolong because the leaves are harvested from plants that usually are for Oolong tea harvest. (cough)…
Anyways… this is a wonderful black tea!! Rich and malty, reminiscent of fine 2nd flushes from Assam or Nepal yet with a smoothness, acidity and distinct complexity that is very much its own. Heavy hints of cocoa powder on the nose lead you into the very full bodied smokey-brown brunette cup that has a continuation of chocolate, underpinned by distinct herbaceous notes followed by tobacco, cooked tart apples and a long fruity sweet finish which echos the ‘herbal’ terrier. Light astringency pulls gently at your mouth and increasingly develops long after swallowing creating a very well balanced cup. Truly a remarkable tea, even if it is a but expensive.

Steep this tea with Western methods, but allow to cool after removing the leaves to let the flavors open. I still don’t know anyone who can accurately taste a white wine that is under 45-50 degrees F and I feel the same bout boiling hot tea… however with a tea like this a full extraction is essential. Multiple steepings possible, but in this brewing style 2-3 would be max before losing its rich charm and the first is the best.

Preparation
Boiling 4 min, 15 sec 3 g 8 OZ / 236 ML
TheTeaFairy

Lol, call it as it is, agreed! Sounds wonderful :-)

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