“From the TTB I’ve tasted smoky oolongs before and floral oolongs before, but I cant quite remember when an oolong was both smoky and floral at the same time. I did short steeps to start, and the...” Read full tasting note
“Here is another review from the seemingly endless backlog. I finished a 50g pouch of this tea a couple weeks ago, but I am only now getting around to reviewing it here. Prior to trying this tea, I...” Read full tasting note
“Almost a black tea profile. Nose; Honey, light cinnamon, red raspberry, toasted nori. Palate; delicate, honey, allspice, zucchini, slight umami, light violets, blueberry.” Read full tasting note
“Chun Lan” aka Spring Orchid (春兰) is a unique and quite rare varietal from Wu Yi mountains in Fujian. Grown on rocky outcroppings near Xing Cun Zhen west of Wu Yi town. It’s grown by the same family that grows our Zi Hong Pao and both are grown naturally without the use pesticides or artificial fertilizers.
Chun Lan is a rare varietal and grown by only a few families in the Wu Yi area. Leaf size is medium-large and yield is similar to that of Da Hong Pao. Chun Lan processing requires great skill to bring out the very character which it’s namesake bears. Processing requires several stages of roasting and resting to achieve the very strong Orchid Aroma and taste this tea has. Drinking it is like drinking the essence of orchids and longan fruit with hints of cannabis and mushroom soup savory sweetness to round it out.
Another incredible Wu Yi Rock Oolong to add to your collection, and one that is both rare and exceptional!
Late April 2016 picking. Roasted and rested all through May.
Area: Xing Cun Zhen near Wu Yi in Fujian
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