This tea comes from the Chinese province of Hunan and is also called Lan Gui Ren or Ren Shen. It is based on high quality green Oolong where only the youngest sprouts are used. The leaves are “dusted” with small amounts of powdered ginseng and liquorice root, after withering and rolling and before the subsequent drying stage. The result of these processes are small, rolled, pressed olive-green tea bits or nuggets. The cup is golden-green while the “ingredients” underline the delicately soft, slightly sweet flavor. The tea can be infused more than once, but the first two infusions are most desireable.
2-3 minutes
176-194° F
1 heaped tsp./6 oz serving