2024 Reserve Qilan
2024 Reserve Qilan
Crafted by the Li Family
- DATE OF PICKINGSpring 2024
- Wuyishan Ecological PreserveWuyishan, Fujian
- ELEVATION600m
- Qi LanTea Varietal
This reserve-level Qilan is given an even longer more delicate hand-turning yaoqing craft, and several rounds of labor-intensive hand-firing to bring out the most intense and complex aromatics and texture from this striking varietal. The result is a tingling cooling yun-forward oolong. Qilan varieties is almost legendary for its deep luscious orchid notes and its subtle incense spice. The Li Family cultivates established 40+ year Qilan bushes on their rocky volcanic mountainside plot in the Wuyishan Ecological Preserve, letting the tea build complexity through biodiverse plantings, and carefully preserved natural forest cover.
- DATE OF PICKINGSpring 2024
Tasting Profile
- fruit - persimmon, pineapple
- floral - orchid, jasmine oil
- spice - eucalyptus, aloeswood
- savory - ginger cookies
- texture - deep, cooling, electric
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Steeping Instructions
Western
5 g.6-8
oz.use 205° watersteep 12 secondsresteep many times
add 8 sec. each infusionGongfu
7 g.6 ozuse 205° watersteep 5 seconds
add 3 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepingsIced/Cold
4 g.12
oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
8 hoursadd ice & enjoy
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