Tasting Notes: Wild Flowers + Grass + Umami
This yan cha (high elevation, cliff tea) Chinese wu long is aromatic with notes that translate into herbaceous and umami flavors.
This high elevation cliff tea comes with the distinction of it's subcategory: a clarity of flavor similarly experienced in high elevation wines. The specific region this tea comes from is UNESCO World Heritage Site in Fujian and known to be an excellent region for wu long tea.
Product Sizes:
Single packet: 8g
Box: 32g (contains four 8g packets)
Qi Lan | 奇蘭 | Yan Cha | Wu Long Tea
Deep Dive
Nomenclature: 奇蘭 (Qí Lán)
Category: Wu Long Tea
Subcategory: Yan Cha (Cliff Tea)
Location: Shi Zi Feng, Wu Yi Shan, Fu Jian Province, China
Elevation: ~300-500m
Cultivar: Qi Lan
Vintage: Spring 2021
Picking Grade: 1-2 leaves, no stem
Brand: Tea Drunk
How to Brew*
Temperature: 95-100C, 203-212F
Serving Size: 8g/ 100-200mL Gaiwan or Teapot
Steep Times:
- 1st - 5th Brews: 3 - 5 seconds
- 6th - 10th Brews: 7 - 10 seconds
*Adjust timing and temperature based on personal preference.