2024 Ben Shan
2024 Ben Shan
Crafted by Master Zhang
- DATE OF PICKINGAutumn 2024
- Daping VillageAnxi, Fujian
- ELEVATION1000 m
- Ben ShanTea Varietal
Ben Shan is one of Master Zhang's oldest varietals, with tea bushes growing on the sides of his high elevation mountain plot originally planted by his grandparents nearly one hundred years ago. Over the years, Master Zhang has used Ben Shan varietal as the center of his research on ancient finishing methods, as a more traditional old-school choice than modern Tieguanyin. This Ben Shan oolong finished in a modern green style shows the plants' age and provenance with incredible complexity, deep creamy texture and encompassing aromatics.
- DATE OF PICKINGAutumn 2024
Tasting Profile
- savory - rice pudding
- floral - violet, saffron
- spice - cardamom
- fruit - juicy grape
- texture - creamy, rich, minerality
Master Zhang also recommends
Steeping Instructions
Western
5 g.6-8
oz.use 208° watersteep 20 secondsresteep many times
add 10 sec. each infusionGongfu
5 g.6 ozuse 208° watersteep 10 seconds
add 2 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
5 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy
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