Nantou Four Seasons
This oolong is made from a cultivar that can be harvested year-round—si ji chun, which means four seasons like spring. It’s grown in mountainous Nantou County, Taiwan, in the central part of the island. The hand-picked leaves are oxidized about 15% and rolled into ball shapes in small batches; this process, plus a final light baking, yields an ambrosial fragrance, nectar-sweet and floral. As the leaves unfurl through multiple infusions, light flavors of pine, white pepper and a fresh green note linger.
A well-balanced, popular tea, it's a wonderful introduction to the oolong category. For a more roasted flavor from the same region, try our Nantou Amber.
Also available in teabags.
Country: Taiwan
Region: Nantou County
Tasting Notes: creamy, nectar, gardenia
Harvest Season: Spring 2023
4 oz or 1 lb
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200º F
3-5 grams, 2-3 minute steep
¼-⅓ full, 10-20 second steep