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Taiwan Oolong

Wǔlíng Oolong武陵乌龙

wǔ líng wūlóng

Origin
Táiwān (台湾, Táiwān), Nántóu County (南投縣, Nántóu Xiàn), **Wǔlíng mount...
Tea type
Taiwan Oolong
Water temperature
85 °C
Gongfu water temperature
92 °C
SKU · WU-LING-WULONG-CN
Tea dossier

Provenance and specifications

Origin
Táiwān (台湾, Táiwān), Nántóu County (南投縣, Nántóu Xiàn), **Wǔlíng mountain range (武陵, Wǔ Líng), part of the Xuěshān mountain massif (雪山山脉, Xuěshān shānmài - Snow Mountains)**
Tea type
Taiwan Oolong
SKU
WU-LING-WULONG-CN

Brewing recipes

  • Gongfu: 92°C, 6 g / 100 ml, 10s, 8 steeps
  • Western: 88°C, 3 g / 200 ml, 180s, 2 steeps
Tea dossier

Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Tea amount
5-7 grams per 150-200 ml of water.
Teaware
Gaiwan, Yixing clay teapot, or porcelain vessels.
Water temperature
85 °C
Gongfu water temperature
92 °C
Tea amount
6 g
Gongfu water volume
100 ml
Origin
Tea type
Oolong
Soil
Soils in the Wuling region are rich in organic matter and minerals. Good drainage.
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Tightly rolled tea particles in semi-spherical or granular form, medium to large size. Color from emerald-green to dark green, with light luster. Tips (buds) covered with light ...
Liquor Aroma
Rich, floral, sweet, with hints of cream, fruits, greenery and honey. Very persistent, "lively" and clean.
Liquor Color
Light yellow, golden-green, transparent, clear, with bright luster.
Spent Leaves
Whole, elastic leaves that have opened after brewing, emerald-green color.
Sensory Source Descriptor H Intensity
2
Sensory Source Descriptor L Intensity
1
Details
Cultivar
For Wuling Oolong production, the following cultivars are mainly used:
Picking
Harvest occurs mainly in spring and winter. Spring Wuling is considered the best, while winter is the most aromatic but slightly less intense in flavor.
Pluck Standard
Bud and two to three top leaves are picked.
Raw Material
Very high. Only young, undamaged, succulent leaves and buds are used.
Amino Acids
High content of amino acids, especially L-theanine, which is responsible for the sweet taste of tea and has calming effects.
Minerals
Potassium, fluorine, magnesium, manganese.
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