Produced By Li Xiangxi
Li Xiangxi's family works together in Tongmu applying their incredible skill at roasting to their spring-fed high mountain tea. Their proceeds go to teaching rural tea ceremony.
Tasting Profile
- VERY FRUITY – lychee, peach
- VERY FLORAL – jasmine honey
- SPICY – pine, clove
- SAVORY – hazelnut
This intriguing varietal is sometimes literally translated as Concubine’s Smile (or laugh), but in reality, the tea gets its name from the Feizi Xiao (妃子笑) fruit, a type of lychee so loved by a royal consort that it always made her smile. The name couldn't be more accurate for this stunning varieties, which truly tastes like lychee and peaches. An already luscious varietal gains even more complexity and nuance in the Mr. Li’s capable hands, finished with traditional sun-oxidation and gently fired. The minerality of the Li Family’s volcanic soil comes through beautifully, along with an impressive jasmine and honey aromatic complexity.
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Steeping Instructions
Western
4 g.6oz.use 208° watersteep 15 secondsresteep many times
add 10 sec. each infusion
Gongfu
5 g.5 oz.use 208° watersteep 5 secondsadd 3 sec. per steepingenjoy many steepings
Iced/Cold
4 g.12oz.use room temp. waterrefrigerate overnight
(8 to 12 hours)add ice & enjoy
