Phoenix Oolong Tea 500g 鸭屎香

When you drink Phoenix you are tasting a unique tea produced by a single family. In Chinese, this tea is known as "Dan Cong" meaning a single tree; the farmers that produce our delicious tea care for each tree as a family passed down an inheritance. These leaves brew a sweet, vivid tea with a delicious fruity taste. Boasting notes of peach and lychee, Phoenix Oolong is a rewarding drink for any connoisseur.

Ingredients

• Phoenix oolong tea leaves
• Water
• Ice

Proportions

• Tea leaves: 1 part
• Water: 30 parts
• Ice: 15 parts

Steps

1. Preparation

   • Gather your brewing equipment: a teapot (Jug), Clean and warm them with hot water.

2. Measuring

   • Measure the tea leaves, water, and ice according to the specified ratio. For example, if you are using 5 grams of tea leaves, you will need 150 ml of water and 75 ml of ice.

3. Heating Water

   • Heat the water to a temperature between 90-100°C.

4. Brewing

   • Place the tea leaves into the teapot.
   • Pour the hot water over the tea leaves. Make sure the water covers the leaves completely.
   • Let the tea steep uncovered for 8-10 minutes. This extended steeping time allows the tea leaves to fully release their flavours.

5. Cooling

   • After the steeping time, add the measured ice to the brewed tea. The ice will cool down the tea and dilute it to the desired strength.

Tips

• Water Temperature: Ensure the water temperature is between 90-100°C to properly extract the flavors without burning the tea leaves.
• Steeping Time: The 8-10 minute steeping time is crucial for fully developing the tea’s flavors. Do not cover the teapot during this period.