Category: Oolong
Vår Iron Goddess of Mercy blir håndlaget to ganger i året, om våren og vinteren, av en fjerde generasjons håndverker av oolong-te i Mingjian Village i det sentrale Nantou fylke på Taiwan.
The spring harvest arrived with that unmistakable roasted aroma that fills the whole kitchen the second the bag opens. You can tell it's hand-crafted from the careful twist of each leaf, and the winter batch I tried last year was just as consistent. This is my everyday afternoon brew now.
This winter harvest is noticeably more complex than the spring one—the roast is deep but not heavy, with a smooth, almost buttery finish that lingers nicely. You can tell real care went into the hand-crafting; it's easily the best oolong I've had in months.
The spring batch arrived smelling faintly of fresh grass, and each steep gives a smooth, buttery cup that lasts through five infusions without turning bitter. It's clear the hand-crafting makes a difference in how even the leaves stay whole.
