The Tao of Tea The Tao of Tea, Oolong Tea, Osmanthus, 2.5 oz (71 g)

Product information Overview Famous "Gui Hua"Pure Leaf TeasBrews 50 CupsOrigin Hunan, China. A full bodied, tightly rolled, green oolong blended with fragrant osmanthus gway hwah" flowers. Like Jasmine, Osmanthus is very popular among the flower-blended teas of China. Osmanthus ScentingAfter plucking and withering, the tea is rolled and gently roasted. In the final stages of processing, the leaves are baked with fresh osmanthus blossoms "heat-infusing" the tea with the flower's fragrant essential oils.Oolong Tea Culture This is an ideal oolong for making in "Gongfu Cha" style, a brewing artform used for oolong tea throughout southeast China and Taiwan. Large amounts of leaf are skillfully brewed in a small teapot and the fragrant liquor sipped from tiny, thimble-sized cups.Best Season Harvested and processed in late Spring (April/May), Osmanthus Oolong maintains its sweet aroma and flavor for many months.Flavor Profile Osmanthus Oolong has a rich, bright citrus, sweet flavor and a fruity aroma with hints of gala apples and apricots. The Tao of Tea Like the Tao, the art of tea is universal. We began our work serving as a connecting thread for tea culture in 1997. Practicing this art on a daily basis in our teahouses in Portland, Oregon, we are a group of tea enthusiasts from different backgrounds and cultures. We travel, learn, take delight, and seek to offer pure leaf teas with great flavor, artistry and soul. Specifications First available: 09/2023 Shipping weight: 0.45 lb Shipping weight The Shipping Weight includes the product, protective packaging material and the actual shipping box. In addition, the Shipping Weight may be adjusted for the Dimensional Weight (e.g. length, width & height) of a package. It is important to note that certain types of products (e.g. glass containers, liquids, fragile, refrigerated or ice packed) will often require protective packaging material. As such, these products will reflect a higher Shipping Weight compared to the unprotected product. Product code: TOT-40975 UPC: 689951409751 Package quantity: 2.5 oz Dimensions: 4.45 x 3.3 x 3.3 in , 0.45 lb Suggested use Brew one teaspoon of leaf in twelve ounces of pure spring or filtered water at 185F for four minutes. Other ingredients Oolong tea leaves, osmanthus flowers. Disclaimer While iHerb strives to ensure the accuracy of its product images and information, some manufacturing changes to packaging and/or ingredients may be pending update on our site. Although items may occasionally ship with alternate packaging, freshness is always guaranteed. We recommend that you read labels, warnings and directions of all products before use and not rely solely on the information provided by iHerb. Visit manufacturer's website Visit manufacturer's website