Oolong Tea - Formosa Lugu Cui Yu Oolong

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Formosa Lugu Cui Yu
(Green Jade Oolong, Cuiyu Oolong)

Origin : Lugu, Nantou, Taiwan
Style : High altitude, light oxidized, none roasted oolong
Aroma: wild flower
Loose leaf style : Half ball dongding oolong style
Loose leaf colour : Brownish dark green
Wet leaf style : Dark green with brown red edge
Tea colour : Honey green

Cui Yu Oolong Tea is one of new varietals developed in Taiwan during the 1990s. Cui Yu tea leaf is larger and rounder than Oolong tea leaf. Processed in half ball Oolong style, a light fermented Oolong with fresh floral aroma. Cui Yu literally means green jade, referring its colour and taste. The taste begins with a hint of green tea, constantly build up the complex characters of Oolong, end with a long-lasting wild flower aroma.

Hot Brewing
1 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
150-250ml 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings

Cold Brewing
2 teaspoon loose tea / 2 teabag
500ml cold water
Chill for 4 hours before serving

Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.