White Buds Chelan Oolong Tea

The Chelan White Buds Oolong Tea was born from a varietal of camelia with a medium size leaf quite diffused in the Fujian region. Because of its structure the White Chelan varietal has a lot in common with the Tie Guan Yin cultivar though, on the aromatics sides, it results more soft and floral. When there’s a delicate product like this it’s common to roast more the leaves during the processing. In this way it’s possible to emphasize the the sweetness and give more body to the beverage. Oolong White Buds Chelan Oolong Tea demonstrates in the cup the signs of increased roasting time with its nutty flavor and creamy, high-intensity body; factors balanced by floral notes that give a sense of freshness and slight sweetness, a typical expression of this Chinese cultivar. It is a tea that goes well with vanilla cakes, shortcakes and butter cookies. For those who want to delve into The floral tone in oolongs we suggest trying a variation of it in a more mineral and intense key by going on the Huang Mei Gui 50g Oolong Tea.

Tasting – Sight and smell

Oolong White Buds Chelan Oolong Tea has leaves with a rolled shape and dark brown color with golden tips. Once infused, they give off roasted and floral notes and sweet hints of brown sugar. The liquor, which is bright and deep gold in the cup, is marked by a dense body and the absence of astringency and bitterness.

Tasting Notes

GONG FU CHA The first gaiwan infusion of Oolong White Buds Chelan Tea is sugary and floral, with notes of white flowers and orchid. The body is sustained, almost creamy on the palate. With the second infusion, clear roasted notes of nuts (hazelnuts, sweet almonds) emerge and notes of water flower and orchid become more intense. With the third and subsequent infusions, the sweet scents increase again and notes of butter cookie and custard are perceived, supported by a firm body. Floral notes are always present, remaining in the aftertaste and balancing the more “creamy” aspects of this tea with good freshness and cleanliness on the palate.

WESTERN The first sip of Oolong White Buds Chelan Tea gives roasted notes of nuts and sweet notes of sugar and praline almonds. Floral notes (magnolia, orchid) and almost buttery hints are then perceived, with hints of caramel cookies and vanilla cream. The persistence is long and floral, never feeling bitter or astringent.

Place of origin

Pinghe County, Fujian, China

Production

After harvesting, the leaves of Oolong White Buds Chelan Tea are left to wither in the sun for some time before moving to rest on bamboo trays under cover. Next, oxidation is initiated by manual or mechanical massaging of the leaf by the producer. The low level of oxidation of this tea (around 30%) doesn’t take too much time before going into the next phase where the leaves are roasted. Then, thanks to electric ovens, the tea master remove some of the residual humidity in the product in order to stop the enzymatic activity. In the end, the leaves are rolled into their final form so they’ll be able to preserve better the aromas developed during the processing. The product, once dried, will retain its characteristic rolled shape and be ready for consumption.

Brewing instruction for the Chelan White Buds Oolong Tea

We strongly recommend infusing Chelan White Buds Oolong Tea in the traditional Chinese method (Gong Fu Cha) with a Gaiwan with a capacity of about 150 ml. Following this brewing technique you can, with 5 grams of leaves, do multiple infusions and have the most complete tasting experience of your tea. After a quick rinse of the leaves with water at a temperature of 85°C, an initial infusion of 20 seconds can be made, and after that, keeping the water at the same temperature, the product can continue to be exploited by adding more to water and increasing the previous infusion time by about 10 seconds (20 – 30 – 40…). For a more traditional preparation in the Western style, we recommend 3 grams of leaves (about 2 teaspoons) in a 200-mL cup with water at 85°C for an infusion time of 3 minutes. For a better tasting experience we suggest to filter the infuse as close as possible to the proper steeping time indication. Our brewing time recommendations can also be slightly adjust by your personal taste in order to obtain a stronger or more delicate cup of tea. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Oolong tea benefits

The main benefits to be derived from Oolong Teas come from the significant content of minerals and antioxidant phenols in the leaves. Some studies, in fact, report that the daily assumption of Oolong can influence the bone health by improving the quantity of mineral in the tissue and also reduce the sugar content in the blood thanks to the stimulation of insuline provide by the phenols. The Oolong Teas, furthermore, show, generally, a reduced concentration of caffeine. This feature make the oolong easier to be consumed in every moment of the day also for the people more sensitive to this exciting substance.