2022 Da Wu Ye Dancong
2022 Da Wu Ye Dancong
Big-Leaf Dancong Oolong
Named for its big leaves, Da Wu Ye yields a distinctive flavor after undergoing a 30+ hour hand-finishing process. Notes of juniper, chrysanthemum, persimmon and rye.
Spring 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 PICKINGSpring 2022
- Wudong ShanGuangdong Province
- ELEVATION600 METERS
- Da Wu YeTea Varietal
Da Wu Ye is a truly unique varietal in its intense savory and spicy notes. While most Dancong is all about perfumed floral aromatics, this tea is about texture and flavor. Da Wu Ye varietal takes its name from the unusually large deep green leaves. This harvest comes from mid-elevation Wudongshan stock, picked once a year and processed over 24 hours to bring out the deep savory undertones.
- DATE OF PICKINGSpring 2022
Tasting Profile
- spice - juniper, cinnamon
- floral - chrysanthemum
- fruit - pineapple, persimmon
- savory - rye
- texture - mouth watering
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