Westholme Tea Co. - QI LAN: RARE ORCHID (Oolong Tea)

Style: Oolong

Origin: Fujian Province, China

Description: Qilan Oolong, also known as ‘Rare Orchid’, is a roasted oolong from the Wuyi Mountains in Fujian province, China. The long, dark twisted tea leaves produce a beautiful amber liquor. Most Oolong teas are not roasted - this processing technique gives the tea a unique aroma and flavour. 

Tasting Notes: This roasted Oolong begins slowly - a straightforward, simple and smooth toasted earthiness that sits high on the palate. This transforms quickly into full mouth of toasted pecans and light toffee, and a raw coffee bean and cacao sweetness with a lengthy linger. Despite tingling metallic notes of tannin on the edges of the tongue, the cup remains smooth and stays just shy of becoming overlyastringent. The aroma is a wonderful balance of sweet and savoury, beginning with toasted, nearly smoked hues and mixing sweet notes of cooked brown sugar. 

Brewing Instructions: 2g per cup. 90-95ºC water. steep 3 - 5 minutes, and re-steep up to 3 times. 

Organic