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With the passing of winter in Taiwan comes this highly anticipated Winter High Mountain Tea. Winter tea is regarded to be the purest expression of High Mountain Oolong. If offers a distinct flavour due to the tea leaves maturing under the cold mountain temperature. Seasonal tea (spring or winter) is considered premium grade compared to the more common all-year round variety as the tea bush is given time to develop and mature.
This harvest comes from a farm in ChiaYi County in the mountains of Alishan (elevation over 1,000 m) and has a rich yellow colour and carries a sweet caramel aroma. The taste is well balanced, purer and it has a fuller body as the larger winter leaves gradually release their flavour with each subsequent brew. I like the subtlety of the tea compared to the spring variety, and how it carries a lingering, nutty sweetness in your tongue.
This handpicked tea comes as loose leaf and is vacuum-packed direct at the farm for freshness. You can also choose the convenient tea bag option which is the same loose leaf tea packed into individually sealed, silk tea bags if you like your tea on-the-go (view it in my store Winter Harvest in Tea Bag).
How I select my tea »
Note: External product packaging may vary due to season and availability.
High Mountain Oolong, Winter Harvest.
Notes: Sweet scent with a hint of caramel and a woody, nutty aftertaste.
Premium grade, single-estate High Mountain Tea from Chiayi County, Alishan, Taiwan.
Limited quantity, an exclusive harvest sourced direct from my farm of choice.
Natural antioxidant, regulate blood pressure, cholesterol levels, recommended for mind and body relaxation.
Fermentation: Light (15% - 20%).
Loose leaf, vacuum packed, 2 years shelf life.
A 150 gram (5.3 oz) bag brews approx 30 cups.
Use 2 to 3 teaspoons of tea leaf with 120 ml of near boiling water.
Put tea leaf in a pot and do a quick rinse with hot water. Discard the liquid.
Steep the tea leaf with hot water for 30 to 40 secs and pour into drinking cup or pitcher.
Repeat the steeping and mix the brews together.
Now you have a great tasting cup of tea with amazing fragrant aroma.
View step-by-step guide here »
$12.90 AUD
This exquisite little teacup will enhance any gongfu tea set. Every guest I had just loved how they looked and feel. The high grade borosilicate glass has a luxurious shine, easy to wash and will not transfer taste. More importantly, the double wall glass will keep the brew warm. So you can just relax and chat away without worrying about the tea getting cold.
This comes in a set of 2 teacups. Limited stock.
Read more about my teaware here.
Dimension: Approx 48mm (height) x 54mm (base diameter)
Capacity: 40 ml / 1.4 fl oz
Quantity: 2
Shipping Weight: 300 gram
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Catering to a group of 4 to 6 people is an inspirational hand-made teapot from the award winning glass manufacturer SAMADOYO that spots simple lines with a high gloss finish. Designed with a convenient, built-in stainless steel infuser cup, this glass teapot is ideal for brewing loose leaf tea using the traditional Gongfu method. The high grade borosilicate glass is light and durable and it is easy on the arm. By depressing a button, tea is released from the infuser cup into the main beaker, allowing you to control how long to steep the tea. This is common practice with high quality tea leaf where short, but quick repeat infusion is key to extracting its full flavour. For High Mountain Tea lovers, it is a simple way to brew Gongfu tea at home or at the office.
You can read more on the Gongfu method and view a detailed guide on how to use the teacup or read more about my teaware.
Dimension: Approx 13.6cm (height) x 14cm (widest body diameter)
Capacity: 500 ml / 16.9 fl oz
Lid: Fully Detachable
Shipping Weight: 500 gram
| Component | Material | High/Low Temperature | Grade | |
| Inner Cup Set |
Cup Lid | Polycarbonate Resin | 137°C / -30°C | Food grade |
| Inner Cup | Polycarbonate Resin | 137°C / -30°C | Food grade | |
| Strainer Valve | High Grade Stainless Steel | 150°C / -40°C | Food grade | |
| Glass Body | High Grade Borosilicate Glass | Temperature Variation 180°C | Food grade | |
How to care for your Samadoyo teapot with infuser cup:
It is recommended that the infuser cup be hand washed to ensure leaf residues do not enter through the outlet at the bottom of the cup.
When finished using teacup or teapot, discard the tea leaves and rinse the infuser cup immediately to prevent staining.
Some light stains will inevitably build up due to the nature of tea. Here are some suggestions for removal:
