Peach Fragrance, Tao Ren Xiang, is hand picked from a single tree. The cultivar's signature aromatics are conveyed by its name and preserved by its single-tree havest. Our teamaker, Mr. Lin Ze, has crafted to time-held traditions capturing Peach Fragrance's essence and a moment of spring.
Lot Notes. This lot is handcrafted. We have purchased Mr. Lin Ze's teas for over 16 years. Each year, we inquire for 2-3 special lots, small in quantity, offering traditional, natural flavors. We felt this tear's offering of Peach Fragrance once again exemplified his skill in crafting a Dan Cong. Tea was harvested in April 2021.
Tea Facts. The tea was grown on WuDong Shan, Chao Zhou County, Guangdong. Harvested from trees grown at a elevation of approximately 1200 meters. Tea was fired in 3 sessions using wood charcoal. Aged trees send roots deep into rich subterranean soils & spings to nourish growth; while a variable mountain climate slows growth, developing a denser & pungent leaf.
Tasting Notes. Initial flavor is clean, opening to notes of peach and almonds. 2nd steep, aroma is flowery, flavor piquant. As the tea steeps there is a very mild, intentional tension between flavor and pungency. Finish is divine!
Brewing Suggestions. It will steep multiple times as the leaves are dense & open slowly. For 5-8 ounces of water, use 3 grams of leaf (a tablespoon). Use boiling water and rinse the leaves briefly to awaken. Then steep the leaves briefly, about 1.5 minutes and taste. The first steep is known for aroma; in the second steep, leaves awaken to wonderful flavors. Steep the leaves 5-7 times.