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Champagne Long Kou - Oolong (50g)

$45.00

The floral elegance of semi-wild gardens

The fruit of a singular project, Champagne Long Kou revisits the famous dongfang meiren - also known as Bai Hao or "Oriental Beauty". Grown in the biodynamic gardens of Guangxi, China, from qing xin da mao tea bushes transplanted from Taiwan in the 1940s, this batch draws its complexity from a unique terroir and the intervention of nature itself.

Bitten by the leafhoppers (small insects essential to its aromatic signature), this tea develops subtle layers of red fruits, exotic flowers and a honeyed sweetness reminiscent of a fruit punch in a flower store. Affordable yet refined, it lives up to its name of "oolong champagne".

Description

In the cup

Delicate fragrance of rose and dried flowers.
Juicy, full and silky texture.
Sweet notes of red and exotic fruits.

Origin and know-how

  • Region: Liuzhou, Guangxi, China

  • Location: Long Kou ("Dragon's Mouth")

  • Producer: Mingfu Lei

  • Cultivar: Qing Xin Da Mao

  • Altitude: 400 m

  • Harvest: Summer 2023 (bud + 2 leaves)

  • Process: Extended wilting, bruising (65% oxidation), gentle drying

  • Farming approach: Biodynamic, semi-wild, minimal intervention

Why choose Champagne Long Kou?

  • A living terroir: Ancient tea bushes, rooted in a semi-wild forest, cultivated biodynamically.

  • A unique aromatic profile: The bite of insects triggers a natural alchemy, revealing incomparable floral and fruity notes.

  • A visionary project: Born of collaboration with Mingfu Lei, a passionate producer who combines expertise and audacity.

  • Accessible elegance: An exceptional tea, often reserved for competitions and the Taiwanese market, offered here without the elitist prestige or extravagant price tag.

An oolong that captures the spirit of champagne: sparkling, refined, with a complexity that unfolds infusion after infusion.
Recipe

Infusion parameters

(Use freshly boiled spring water)

Modern format, large volume

300 ml+ vessel (Boli teapot, large teapot)

4 g - 93 ºC - 2 minutes

Traditional format, small volume

Vessel 150 ml- (gaiwan, small teapot)

6 g - 93 ºC - 10 seconds (without rinsing)

Delivery between 2 and 4 working days. Pick-up available at our roasting plant. Order ready in 24 hours.

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