Deep Roast Mineral Notes - Harbor Oolong

Harbor Oolong originates from Taiwan's southern "Hengchun Peninsula," utilizing the Jin Xuan cultivar. Grown near the coast, the unique local climate, influenced by the "Luoshan wind," carries sea salt to the tea leaves. Coupled with a medium roasting process, the tea liquor exhibits an ochre color, showcasing a rich mineral character. 【Turtle Time Hot Brew Method】 1. Warm the Pot: Pour hot water into the teapot or other vessel to gently warm it. Discard the water after 30 seconds. 2. Dry Aroma: Place an appropriate amount of tea leaves into the pot (enough to cover the bottom closely, about 7 grams per person; adjust to preference). Bring your nose close to the vessel and inhale the comforting aroma released by the steam as it warms the leaves. 3. Warming Infusion: For the tightly rolled leaves of this Oolong, pour 95-100°C hot water into the pot and steep gently for about 4-5 seconds, then discard the water. This step helps loosen the leaf balls, allowing them to unfurl better for subsequent infusions, releasing more flavor. 4. Tasting Infusion: Pour in hot water, cover with the lid, and let it steep for approximately 2 minutes. Then, pour the tea into a fairness pitcher. It is recommended to collect 2-3 infusions in the pitcher, blending them to enjoy the nuanced flavors from each steep. 5. Subsequent infusions can be extended by 15-30 seconds each time. * A total of 5-6 infusions can be expected starting from the warming infusion. For high mountain Oolongs with ball-shaped leaves, a clay teapot is recommended. Clay dissipates heat more slowly, retaining warmth better and providing ample space for the leaves to unfurl. 【Office Worker's Simple Brew】 1. Spread the tea leaves evenly at the bottom of the tea strainer. 2. Hang the tea strainer on your mug. 3. Head to the pantry, chat with colleagues, and carefully pour in about 350cc of 90-95°C hot water. 4. Let it steep for 4 minutes. The leaves will slightly unfurl, and the tea liquor will turn yellow. Remove the strainer and enjoy. For subsequent infusions, add 1 minute to the steeping time each time. You can expect 2-3 infusions. 【Overnight Cold Brew】 1. In a 500cc water bottle, combine 5 grams of tea leaves with water. 2. Place the bottle in the refrigerator and let it steep overnight (about 8-10 hours). In the morning, strain out the tea leaves (to avoid bitterness) and enjoy.