Wenshan Baozhong

Baozhong is an aromatic and buttery oolong from Wenshan in Taiwan. It is rich in amino acids, giving a satisfyingly full-bodied and rich flavour with a fine sweetness and a delicate floral quality.
Despite its green appearance, baohong is an oolong that has undergone both wilting and light oxidation. Among oolongs, baohong is one of the least oxidised. The tea is grown entirely without pesticides and artificial fertilisers.

Origin: Wenshan, Taiwan

Harvest: Winter 2019/2020

Infusion

Quantity / 250 ml 2,5-3 g

temperature 90-95°C

Infusion 2-3 minutes

W enshan Baozhong is well suited for multiple infusions. The second infusion is best kept short, as the leaves have already started to open and release their flavours. Subsequent infusions, on the other hand, should be left to rest a little longer, so that the flavours deepen and the nuances emerge. For many teas, two or three infusions with the above parameters are enough, but some keep on giving, cup after cup.

THE GONGFU METHOD

Quantity / 100 ml gaiwan 5-7 grams

Water temperature 90-95 °C

First rinse 5-10 sec (pouring away)

Infusion 1 10-15 sec

Infusion 2 5-10 sec

Infusion 3 10-15 sec

Infusion 4 15-20 sec

Infusion 5 20-30 sec

Infusion 6+ +10 sec per extra infusion

The Gongfu method allows many short infusions. Increase the time gradually over time. Oolong teas and pu erh are particularly suitable.