#TeaFacts: 🫖

#LaoCha = #AgedOolong

This Lao Cha #RuanZhi Aged Oolong #Tea is a #RareTea.

Origin: Lugu Village, Nantou County, #Taiwan
Altitude: 1000m
Harvest Date: Sept 2013
Roast: Dark, charcoal roasted
Aroma: Cherry tobacco
Taste: Vanilla, chocolate, cacao.
Cultivar: Ruan Zhi/Qing Xin TRES #17

#TeaFacts:

This #LaoCha is made from the Ruan Zhi cultivar, also known as #QingXing (translates as Green Heart). This #tea cultivar is prominent in #Taiwanese #HighMountainTea farming.

#TodaysTea 🫖: Aged 10 Years #LaoCha #OolongTea

#Tea masters must store the tea leaves for at least three years to be considered aged. The longer they age the tea, the more complex the flavors become.
However, anywhere from 10-20 years is regarded as the "golden middle" of #AgedOolongTea.

#TeaTime

Lao Cha, or 'old tea,' is traditionally aged to develop complexity. This novice version gives a glimpse into that transformative journey.

#TaiwaneseTea #LaoCha #GongFuCha #Oolong #Tea #茶

Enjoying a novice Lao Cha #Oolong from #Taiwan. A lightly aged #tea that bridges the gap between fresh and fully matured. Unlike heavily roasted aged oolongs, this one offers a delicate balance of earthy depth, subtle roasted notes, and a hint of natural sweetness.

#TaiwaneseTea #LaoCha #GongFuCha