Rare Orchid, or Qi Lan is a type of rock oolong tea, or Yancha, introduced to Wuyi Mountain in the 1990s. Qi Lan is a great and resilient tea grown in Wuyi, and loved by growers and tea drinkers alike. These curly, brown strips are dark, and produce a light-medium yellow colour, with mineral notes from growing in rocky terroir, a charcoal taste from being roasted 3 times, and hints of cinnamon and orchid. A smooth and perfect oolong for cooler and rainier days.

Oolong Tea

Harvest Date
April 2022

Region
Zheng Yan Garden, Qing Shi Yan, Wuyi Mountain, China

Tea Master
Mr. Zhou

Tasting Notes
Mineral, Cinnamon, Orchid

Recommended Pairings
Maple, Salmon

Recommended Brewing Instructions
Steeping Vessel
Gaiwan

Leaf Quantity
5 grams

Steeping Temperature
100ml at 90°C

Steeping Time
5 seconds, + 5 seconds for additional steeps