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A smooth jin xuan oolong based which has been scented with osmanthus giving the tea a light floral taste.
Produced in Northern Thailand in what was once the hub of the ‘Golden Triangle’, the farmers in 1994 turned their back on opium production and switched to tea, importing a range of tea plants from Taiwan’s famed tea producing region Alishan.
Tasting Notes:
- Smooth texture
- Fantastic floral quality from the osmanthus
Harvest: Spring, March 2019
Scent: Osmanthus
Origin: Choke Chamroen Tea Estate, Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai, Thailand
Altitude: 1,350m
Organic: Tea certified organic by OneCert but not the herb used to scent
Sourced: Direct from Choke Chamroen Tea
Percentage of price going back to the farmer: 15%+
Cultivar: TTES #12 Jin Xuan
Oxidisation: 20%
Roast: Light
Picking: Hand
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F
- Use 1 teaspoon per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 1-2 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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