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2023 Rock Milk Wuyi Oolong

2023 Rock Milk Wuyi Oolong

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Rocky Texture-Driven Oolong
Aptly-named oolong shows off the rocky volcanic soil of Wuyishan, with notes of cardamom, elderflower, red date, and brown sugar to complement the rocky texture.
Spring 2023 ♦ Wuyishan, Fujian
Rocky Texture-Driven Oolong
Aptly-named oolong shows off the rocky volcanic soil of Wuyishan, with notes of cardamom, elderflower, red date, and brown sugar to complement the rocky texture.
Spring 2023 ♦ Wuyishan, Fujian
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Crafted by the Li Family

Hand-picked and traditionally hand-finished within the true Wuyishan Ecological Preserve on forested biodiverse, rocky, mountainous land for distinct Wuyi minerality.
 
The Li Family is an award-winning, highly respected force for sustainability, hand-firing craft, rare varietal preservation, and tea education in Wuyishan.
    • DATE OF PICKINGSpring 2023
    • Wuyishan Ecological PreserveWuyishan, Fujian
    • ELEVATION600 METERS
    • Shi RuTea Varietal

    Rock Milk or Shi Ru is an uncommon varietal that the Li Family cultivates on their mist-shaded, mountain spring-fed biodiverse plot within the Wuyi Ecological Preserve. The naturally rocky elements of this tea come through even stronger as they take in the deep minerality of the volcanic rocky soil. As a rare offering, Mr. Li takes the time to bring out the rich mouthwatering lingering yun sensation of this tea through the hand firing at low heat for hours needed to bring out the very best. This varietal is an excellent chance to taste the terroir of the region.

  • true
    65
    pumpkin, brown sugar
    true
    60
    red date, baked apple
    true
    60
    cardamom
    true
    55
    elderflower
    true
    rich, rocky

    Tasting Profile

    • savory - pumpkin, brown sugar
    • fruit - red date, baked apple
    • spice - cardamom
    • floral - elderflower
    • texture - rich, rocky

the Li Family also recommends:

  • 'The Wuyishan Ecological Preserve was shaped by ancient volcanoes, giving it a mix of extremely rocky and sandy soil. This soil contributes to the flavor of the region’s tea though regulating water drainage and encouraging deeper roots, as well as through its mineral-rich mix of nutrients the tea absorbs as it grows.'

  • 4
    6
    208
    40 seconds
    30
    5
    6
    208
    15-20 seconds
    15
    5
    12
    room temp
    8 hours

    Steeping Instructions

    Western

    4 g.6
    oz.
    use 208° watersteep 40 secondsresteep many times
    add 30 sec. each infusion

    Gongfu

    5 g.6 ozuse 208° watersteep 15-20 seconds
    add 15 sec. per steeping
    enjoy many steepings

    Iced/Cold

    5 g.12
    oz.
    use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
    8 hours
    add ice & enjoy

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