Osmanthus Black Tea
About this tea
Osmanthus flowers are sweet and floral with heady notes of peach, apricot, nectarine and honey. The fruity scented flowers blend magically with our mellow and smooth Yunnan Dian Hong to create a nectar-like black tea. Osmanthus flowers have been used in Chinese cuisine and folk recipes for centuries and are a celebratory Autumnal ingredient commonly used in seasonal mooncakes, liquors and cleansing tea formulas. Once a year, during early Autumn, Osmanthus flowers are harvested and blended with our tea. After a month of bulk curing, we pack and release the tea blend to celebrate the Autumn moon and the changing of the season. The natural sweetness and fruity aftertaste of this blend is one of a kind.
Origin
Wa Shan, Cangyuan County, Yunnan Province, China
Cultivar
Yun Kang #10
Harvest
May 2024 (Autumnal Flowers)
Elevation
1,600 - 1,800 meters
Ingredients
Black tea, osmanthus
Ingredients
Black tea, osmanthus
Origin
Wa Shan, Cangyuan County, Yunnan Province, China
Cultivar
Yun Kang #10
Harvest
May 2024 (Autumnal Flowers)
Elevation
1,600 - 1,800 meters
Preparation
- Imperial
- Metric
Traditional Tea Preparation
Add 4g - 5g to a gaiwan or gongfu teapot (per 150mL-200mL).
Use 212°F water.
Do not rinse this tea.
Infuse the first brew for 2 - 3 minutes.
Repeat several times until the flavor and aroma of the tea dissipates. As the brewing session ensues, increase the infusion time to coax out the body and strength of the final infusions.
Origin
Wa Shan
Cangyuan County, Yunnan Province, China
