Old Days (AKA Aged Shui Xian)
Wuyi Rock Oolong
Regular price $20.00 AUD
Type: Wuyi Rock Oolong Tea
Origin: Wuyi Mountains, Fujian China
Eucalyptus, Charcoal, Sour plum
Old Days are made from the broken leaves of a strong, roasted Wuyi Shui Xian Rock Oolong. Pressed into blocks and aged for more than 10 years, the strong roasted notes that were originally present in this tea have mellowed out, making for an easy-to-drink everyday tea.
PREPARATION NOTES
Gong-Fu style (preferred method)
5g per 60 – 100ml of water
93 – 95 degrees Celsius
10 – 15 secs per infusion* (up to 8 infusions)
*First infusion is a quick 3 – 5 sec rinse and isn't drunk.
Teapot steep
5g per 300ml of water
93 – 95 degrees Celsius
2.5 – 3mins (2 – 3 infusions)
STORAGE
Proper tea storage is super important. Improper storage leads to flat, flavourless and potentially weird tasting tea. So as a rule of thumb, keep your tea leaves in an airtight container (the less air inside the better) and away from heat, light, moisture and strong odours.