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Fujian

Bàn Tiān Yāo半天腰

bàn tiān yāo

Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建, Fújiàn), Wǔyí Mountains (武夷山, Wǔyí Shān),...
Tea type
Oolong Tea
Caffeine Level
High
Water Temperature
90.000000
Tea notes

Brewing, origin and taste.

Ban Tian Yao is a cliff oolong from Wuyi with deep charcoal roasting, dried fruit and chocolate notes, and a long sweet aftertaste.

Tea cabinet

Brewing, origin and taste notes

Brewing
Brewing Temperature
90.000000 - 95.000000
Tea Amount
5-7 grams per 150-200 ml of water.
Teaware
Gaiwan (traditional Chinese cup with lid) or Yixing clay teapot are ideal. Yixing clay is porous and "breathes" well, allowing the tea to fully unfold.
Water Temperature
90.000000
Brewing Notes
Too long steeping can make the tea taste astringent and bitter.Follow your sensations and adjust brewing time depending on desired liquor strength.
Water Temperature Detail
90-95°C (boiling water is not recommended).
Origin
Tea Type
Oolong
Origin Country
CN
Province
Fujian
Category
Famous Teas of China, belongs to rock oolongs (Yan Cha - 岩茶, Yán Chá) from Wuyi Mountains. Although it is not among the four "Great Bushes," it is valued equ...
Coordinates
27°43' North latitude, 117°41' East longitude.
Origin
China, Fújiàn Province (福建, Fújiàn), Wǔyí Mountains (武夷山, Wǔyí Shān), Wuyishan City. Grows in the nature reserve protected by UNESCO. The most pres...
Taste
Dry Leaf Appearance
Large, longitudinally twisted leaves, dark brown, almost black in color, with reddish tinge. Leaves are dense, strong, oily in appearance.
Dry Leaf Aroma
Very rich, multifaceted, with pronounced notes of "fire" (roasting), woody, spicy, chocolate, caramel, fruity (dried fruits) nuances. Characteristic "rock" a...
Liquor Aroma
Deep, enveloping, with dominant notes of roasting, dried fruits, chocolate, caramel, spices, with hints of nuts and minerals.
Liquor Color
From dark amber to reddish-brown, cognac-colored, transparent, clear, with oily sheen.
Spent Leaves
Whole, dense, elastic leaves of dark brown color with reddish tinge, unfold during brewing.
Taste
Very rich, saturated, dense, oily, with light astringency and noble bitterness that quickly transitions to long, sweet aftertaste. The bouquet contains notes of "fire"...
Details
Oxidation
15.000000 - 70.000000
Roast Level
Heavy
Oxidation Maximum
70.000000
Oxidation Maximum Detail
70
Cultivar
For producing Ban Tian Yao, the tea bush cultivar of the same name is used - Bàn Tiān Yāo (半天腰, bàn tiān yāo). This cultivar is distinguished by:
Picking
Harvest occurs in spring, usually in late April - early May.
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