“This was a sample from Alistair, which is great, because I’ve always overlooked it. Wow. Sweet and fruity and toasty like a baked apple crisp with cinnamon on top. There’s some pear and cardamom in...” Read full tasting note
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A smooth and sweet tasting tea with interesting notes of roasted apple and pear.
Tasting Notes:
- Smooth and sweet tasting
- Roasted apple and pear notes
Harvest: Winter 2016
Roasted: April 2017
Origin: Bamboo Mt., Nantou County, Taiwan
Altitude: 350m
Sourced: Specialist tea ‘finisher’ who buys and processes the tea leaves of local farmers
Cultivar: Jin Xuan (TTES #12)
Oxidisation: 35-40%
Roast: Medium (Level 6-7)
Picking: Hand
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 95°C/203°F
- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 3-4 minutes
Packaging: Non-resealable vacuum-sealed bag packaged in Taiwan
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