Hong Yu Deep White, deep oxidation Taiwan white tea, 40 g
US$23.5
臺灣本土育種 深造青白茶紅玉
White tea with a twist
The very same cultivar which leaves that make the black tea, Fragrance of Taiwan — Red Jade — is employed to make this unique white tea. Where the black tea has an upfront distinctive character which tea novices may need time to grow into, the white tea version is a lot friendlier for understanding this wonderful camellia formosenisis species with.
Hong Yu Deep White has the light and easy first impression like other white teas, but that will grow in your palate to the roundness of an aged black tea and the floral character of an oolong. An unmistakable gastronomical signature uniquely its own seamlessly holds all elements together as a continuum of olfactory-palatial sensation experience.
Net weight: 40 g (1.4 oz) in Kraft-alu pack
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Leave the heavy duty of making a large pot of tea to other teas. Not that this tea does not do well when infused to a large quantity of liquid, but that it will reveal its best when prepared well in smaller quantity, such as in a 150ml tasting standard vessel. It can be either shorter infusion duration like 7g to 150ml for 45 sec, or 2.5g for 5 min. Higher temperature, such as 95°C for more aroma, spiciness and a stronger backbone, or lower, such as 85°C for a softer taste. Or anywhere in between. As an old tea addict, I myself habitually add a touch more leaves and time to make it denser. I am spoiled. Other connoisseurs, however, always prefer a harmonious approach using shorter time, and/or less leaves. Albeit tied to the physical nature of things, infusion is an art after all.
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2 reviews for Hong Yu Deep White, deep oxidation Taiwan white tea, 40 g
Hong Yu Deep White, deep oxidation Taiwan white tea, 40 g
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Milan Xiang Dancong:
The fine mastery that produces Tea Hong’s Honey Orchid has to be coupled with select first flush harvests from high grown tea bushes in order to deliver the kind of quality only a restricted circle of tea aficionados have known and kept to their secret. The overall production volume for such quality in the whole Phoenix region is only a few thousand kilos after all. Most will go to local elites, and the rest to the few hardcore Phoenix oolong fans that are also tea merchants, like us. This tea is also available in a small portion as a part of Tea Taster’s Box: Nine Oolong Samplers.
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Old Bush Milan Xiang:
For real aficionados who would not be satisfied until they have discovered a deeper depth, a rounder fullness and a more lingering sweetness, we’d go overboard to offer the extreme. Rarest small batches of leaves from special bushes individually processed only by top masters. Such as this supreme quality Milan Xiang Dancong. For those who demand more potential from the leaves for fulfilling their infusion skills. For thirsty souls seeking a moment of tranquility in the depth of the tinkling after-sweetness of Honey Orchid Supreme.
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Fenghuang Da Wuye:
If classic Phoenix oolongs are too sweet, and bouquet ones too florally aromatic for you, Tea Hong’s Black Leaf Special maybe your cup of tea. It is produced from a new cultivar developed for maltiness and complexity in taste. A very different oolong from the rest. Our special selection is harvested from higher altitudes near the oolong mecca that is Wudong.
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the genuine Duck Poo Tea
As a person continues to discover tea, sometimes finding one with subtle and yet complex fineness seems a lot more exciting than one with strong impressions. That is how we feel when we got hold of this. The locals aptly name it “Cao-lan” (Cymbidium goeringii), the rare orchid which ancient Chinese literati had revered for millenniums for its understated beauty and fragrance*. The long, sweet yet subtle taste and aftertaste of this tea echos the sentiments for the civilized persistence for humanity virtues of the classic eras. If you enjoy our Eight Immortals, Orchid Literati will take you to another level.
Net weight: 40 g (1.4 oz) in Kraft-alu pack
A lovely, complex, and vibrant white tea, with so many layers of flavor and well-defined nuances that it’s really difficult to describe. You have to try this tea in order to understand what it tastes like.
It’s sweet, smooth, and herbaceous, with malty undertones and minty overtones. It’s silky as it glides across the palate, and brings a cooling sensation that is unique. Within a matter of a couple seconds, that deceptively smooth soup explodes into a flavor bomb that lasts for several minutes on the palate and creates a very deep and rich aftertaste.
This tea is also remarkably flexible, and responds well to a variety of different brewing techniques. I’ve brewed it up gong-fu style, Western-style, and I’ve even used other methods that some purists would say are blasphemous – but the real beauty of this tea is in its ability to return some of the most delicious cups of tea you’ll ever have regardless of how you brew it up.
A must-try if you’re looking for a complex and sophisticated experience in the category of white tea.
Brief (few seconds) steeps in 90 Celsius water.
Liquor is of a clear pale yellow in tone.
Taste is smooth with a fruity sweet aftertaste. Surprisingly has a minty finish. No tartness nor bitterness.
Mouthfeel is slightly dry, encouraging salivation.
Wet leaves are dark greenish brown in colour and large in size, giving off a fruity burnt sugar aroma.
This tea withstands many steeps.
Glad you like the tea. Indeed a quick wash can already render a pleasant feeling. However, as responded previously to your other comments, a longer steep does render a more complete profile of a tea and will bring a wider horizon to the appreciation and enjoyment of it, and the world of tea at large. Do let us know how you do in your journey in this direction.