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Wen Shan Bao Zhong

Oolong tea

Wen Shan Bao Zhong

文山包种 / 文山包種

Wénshān Bāozhǒng

Orchid · Fresh greens · Soft sweetness

A fragrant, fresh oolong; cultivar and roast change the experience.

Taiwan

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A little context

Baozhong is a lightly oxidized, aromatic Taiwanese tea with twisted leaves.

You might enjoy it if…

You are curious about orchid, fresh greens, soft sweetness and want a lighter cup. Taste varies by maker and batch.

You might prefer another tea if…

You dislike strong floral aromas or want a dark, heavy cup.

Your first mug

Leaf
3 g
Water
250 ml
Temperature
90°C / 194°F
First steep
2 min

Start with a shorter steep. Keep the leaves out of the finished drink.

New tea or aged tea?

Ask about storage and processing as well as the date. Young and aged examples can both be enjoyable; compare a small sample.

Compare the two age timelines