Tea
Old Bush Mei Zhan 老枞梅占
Mei Zhan 梅占 is one of the classic Min Nan (south-Fujian Province) Oolongs, made in Anxi County which is renowned for Tie Guan Yin oolong tea. Min Nan (or south of Fujian) produces many classic oolongs which are rarely available even within China. In fact, we are so pleased to add this special Mei Zhan oolongs to our existing oolongs range. Above all, this tea is from old-growth trees ranging from 50 - 60 years old in an abandoned plantation. Notably, this tea garden has been deserted for many years and surrounded by other trees and shrubs providing natural forest ecosystem allow the tea bushes very slow and develop deep roots and make a deep and deep character. Above all, the tea is fully hand-processed in time-honoured way by Mr. Chen who is a highly-awarded tea expert. What's more, each step of process of this tea has been taken considerable care and then slowly wood-charcoal baked over several months to stabilise its flavour. Above all, this Mei Zhan is outstanding for drinking now or ageing. ORIGIN: Anxi County, south-Fujian Province HARVEST TIME AND PROCESS: one bud and 3 leaves are harvested in middle of April 2020. As a result, fully hand-processed with medium level of oxidisation and finalised by slow wood-charcoal baking. Notably, tASTING UNDERTONES: The bright, clear and golden liquor gives rich floral aroma and mineral notes with satisfying comforting essence. The taste is soft and mellow with initial sweetness on the tip of the tongue. Above all, the overall flavour is very well balanced as the liquor runs over the palate to a long silky finish. On the palate, bREWING TIPS Normal Approach: Boiling water | 2 – 3g leave for 350ml | infuse for about 2-3 mins | refill as needed Gong Fu Approach: Water temperature: boiling water Leaves to water ratio: 5g for 120ml Warm all the tea vessels 1 st infuse for 20 secs 2 nd – 3 rd infuse for about 15 secs 4 th – 6 th infuse for about 30 secs 7 th - 8 th infuse for about 1 mins
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Mei Zhan 梅占 is one of the classic Min Nan (south-Fujian Province) Oolongs, made in Anxi County which is renowned for Tie Guan Yin oolong tea. Min Nan (or south of Fujian) produces many classic oolongs which are rarely available even within China. In fact, we are so pleased to add this special Mei Zhan oolongs to our existing oolongs range. Above all, this tea is from old-growth trees ranging from 50 - 60 years old in an abandoned plantation. Notably, this tea garden has been deserted for many years and surrounded by other trees and shrubs providing natural forest ecosystem allow the tea bushes very slow and develop deep roots and make a deep and deep character. Above all, the tea is fully hand-processed in time-honoured way by Mr. Chen who is a highly-awarded tea expert. What's more, each step of process of this tea has been taken considerable care and then slowly wood-charcoal baked over several months to stabilise its flavour. Above all, this Mei Zhan is outstanding for drinking now or ageing. ORIGIN: Anxi County, south-Fujian Province HARVEST TIME AND PROCESS: one bud and 3 leaves are harvested in middle of April 2020. As a result, fully hand-processed with medium level of oxidisation and finalised by slow wood-charcoal baking. Notably, tASTING UNDERTONES: The bright, clear and golden liquor gives rich floral aroma and mineral notes with satisfying comforting essence. The taste is soft and mellow with initial sweetness on the tip of the tongue. Above all, the overall flavour is very well balanced as the liquor runs over the palate to a long silky finish. On the palate, bREWING TIPS Normal Approach: Boiling water | 2 – 3g leave for 350ml | infuse for about 2-3 mins | refill as needed Gong Fu Approach: Water temperature: boiling water Leaves to water ratio: 5g for 120ml Warm all the tea vessels 1 st infuse for 20 secs 2 nd – 3 rd infuse for about 15 secs 4 th – 6 th infuse for about 30 secs 7 th - 8 th infuse for about 1 mins
