Japan Benifuuki Oolong Tea

Tea type
Oolong Tea
Ingredients
Oolong Tea Leaves
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  • “This tea has a light texture and moderate astringency, with an expanding note of gardenia blossom. While pleasant, the sharpness never quite fades and leaves an unrefined impression. Steep carefully.” Read full tasting note

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An interesting oolong produced from one of Japan’s newer tea cultivar Benifuuki. It has a smooth floral taste reminiscent of Taiwan’s Baozhong.

Benifuuki was produced by crossing Benihomare, an assamica variety Japanese cultivar designed for black tea with MakuraCd86, a sinensis variety cultivar from Darjeeling.

Tasting Notes:
- Smooth texture
- Lingering floral taste

Harvest: Summer 2019

Cultivar: Benifuuki

Origin: Makinohara, Shizuoka, Japan
Organic: Non-certified organic
Sourced: Direct from the farmer

Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes

Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag

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1 Tasting Note

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This tea has a light texture and moderate astringency, with an expanding note of gardenia blossom. While pleasant, the sharpness never quite fades and leaves an unrefined impression. Steep carefully.

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