The Gardenia Organic Oolong Tea was brewed with gardenia flowers harvested from a nearby village. Gardenia gives a sweet, intense aroma that completely marries the taste of the tea as early as one month after production.
Location of Origin
Nepal
Preparation
We strongly recommend infusing this tea using the traditional Chinese method (gong fu cha) to fully appreciate the complexity of these leaves. We recommend using 5 grams of leaves (about 4 teaspoons) in a gaiwan of about 100 ml to obtain multiple infusions with different flavors. After a quick rinse of the leaves in water at 90°C, an initial 5-second infusion can be made, increasing the time by 10 seconds with each subsequent infusion, keeping the water at the same temperature.
For a more classic preparation, following the Western style, we recommend the use of 3 grams of leaves (about 2 teaspoons) in a 150-mL cup with water at 90°C, with an infusion time of one and a half minutes. The tea can be filtered for ease during tasting. Infusion times are for guidance only and can be adjusted according to personal taste.
Storage
We recommend storing the tea in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight, to keep its aromatic and flavor qualities intact.
