2022 Xue Wu Ye Dancong
2022 Xue Wu Ye Dancong
Unique Winter Harvest Oolong
This special dancong is picked in early winter instead of spring. Hand-finished by the Huang Family, this Xue Wu Ye is packed with notes of lilac, papaya, ginger and sage.
Winter 2022 ♦ Wudongshan, Guangdong
Cafted by Huang Rui Guang
Recognized by Chaozhou as a living cultural treasure, Master Huang Ruiguang is the grandfather of modern Dancong. His status and award-winning history give him and his family picking rights to one of the best old-growth Dancong plots in Wudongshan.
Huang Ruiguang is devoted to continuing his work as a steward of rare ancient Dancong and as a teacher to nearly every family in the village, setting the standard for what defines the very best in competition-level taste, texture and aroma.
- DATE OF PICKINGWinter 2022
- Wudong ShanGuangdong Province
- ELEVATION600 METERS
- Da Wu YeTea Varietal
While most Dancong oolong is picked in early spring and released in late summer, Xue Wu Ye is uniquely harvested in early winter and released after Lunar New Year. The winter climate of Huang Ruiguang's choice plot in Wudongshan yields deep complexity in Xue Wu Ye, a depth brought out by the Huang Family's insistence on full hand-finishing, from picking, to the 16 hour meticulous turning and fluffing to bring out araomtics. After roasting, the tea is allowed to rest for several months to reach peak intensity. This seasonal gem is not available every year and depends on perfect weather, so we're always excited to share a new harvest.
- DATE OF PICKINGWinter 2022
Tasting Profile
- floral - juniper, cinnamon
- vegetal - basil, pine
- fruit - papaya
- spice - ginger, coriander
- savory - semolina
- texture - juicy, lingering, honeyed
Huang Ruiguang also recommends:
Steeping Instructions
Western
5-10 g.6-8
oz.use 208° watersteep 20 secondsresteep many times
add 10 sec. each infusionGongfu
10 g.6 ozuse 208° watersteep 6 seconds
add 4 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
5 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy
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