Product Overview
Oolong tea grows in Fujian province of China. There is a big mountain called: Wuyi Mountain in the northern Fujian province. On the rocks of this mountain grows some good teas. These teas are called: Wuyi Mountain Rock Oolong Tea, or, Wuyi Mountain Cliff Oolong Tea. Nowadays Wuyi rock oolong tea is more famous for its Weight Loss effect.
Bei Dou oolong is a rare wuyi tea. From 1942 to 1945, Professor of Zhejiang Agricultural University, Mr. Ye Minggao followed Wu Juenong (one of China's top ten tea connoisseur) in Wuyi Mountain to research wuyi rock tea and its diseases. Mr. Yao Yue Ming joined the two experts and conducted experiments on wuyi teas. During this period, Yao Yue Ming cut a few branches from Da Hong Pao and cultivated them in his lab, only two bushes survived. The construction of an airport took place here in 1958, these rare were uprooted unfortunately. During the Cultural Revolution, he was was forced to leave the laboratory of tea. But Yao Yue Ming still cultivated new bushes secretly. He climbed steep Bei Dou peak three time to get very rare samples. Finally, he successed, the tea is named as Beidou. Today, there are three mother trees that were planted by Mr. Yao in 70s. They are owned by Fujian Wuyi Mountain Beidou Tea Reaserch Institute. From the three mother trees, the institute developed Bei Dou No. 1. As our special tea is plucked from the very three mother trees, the ancient Bei Dou is even rare.
This is a tea derived from Da Hong Pao, so you can taste some Da Hong Pao character in it. It comes with thick shiny leaves with large veins that create a rich complex tea. The ancient Bei Dou is lightly roasted so you can appreciate the robust flavor and unique floral aroma. The special character of this tea is its complex and interesting aftertaste. The tea exhibited a very amber liquor, yet it was very clear. The steepings had a very fruity flavor, but yet was smooth and mellow. The aroma of the dry leaf is of rich dark chocolate and brown sugar and the liquor is moderately dark, the flavor is surprisingly exuberant and bright. It has tropical fruits, some moderate roast charcoal and at times blueberries and a mildly aged character. There is a mild, cooling sweet aftertaste.
These are spring leaves plucked from a rare ancient tree in Wuyi mountain, a remarkable and enjoyable oolong you can find in Dragon Tea House only!
Brewing Guide: Note the following key features of this tea,
- Tea-Water Ratio: 1:4 Water
- Temperature: 100°C
- Steeping Time: 30-45 seconds
- Number of Infusions: 6-8
- Use a Yixing teapot to bring out the best in our Wuyi Rock tea.
- Combine properly. It is the right combination of tea leaves, water temperature and brewing time. that results in a good cup of tea. Keep in mind that Kung Fu Cha offers an advantage over other brewing - higher water temperature.