Wuyi Rock Shan Bai Ji Guan Oolong Tea 10 gr

Bai Ji Guan (白鸡冠, White Cockscomb) is a rock tea that grows in the paradise of Wuyi Nature Reserve. 

This reserve is part of the Sida Min Cong (Four Great Bushes) and is one of the most famous Wuyi oolongs. 

According to most modern Chinese tea experts, Bai Ji Guan is significantly superior to all of its rock counterparts, including Da Hong Pao.  An ancient Chinese proverb says: good tea comes from clean water and great mountains. 

Wuyishan Nature Reserve in northern Fujian is blessed with both. 

Mount Wuyi, located about 15 kilometers south of Wuyi, a city in northwestern Fujian Province, boasts unparalleled natural scenery surrounded by emerald waters. 

Everything here is perfect for growing the best tea in the world! 

The leaves are green-yellow in color, which makes it different from other Wuishan tea bushes. 

Produced mainly in April-May from young, tender leaves. 

Huyi's soil is composed of ancient volcanic rocks, which is why it gives the tea such a unique and strong character. 

Bai Ji Guan is considered a rare tea because it takes great skill to prepare such a luxurious tea. 

There are only a few masters capable of performing such a miracle. 

A single mistake can cause the leaves to become dark and overcooked and the tea will be irreparably ruined. 

The production technology of this tea involves heating the leaf at a low temperature to reveal the finest and at the same time incredibly powerful and refined bouquet. 

This tea is produced in limited quantities, but unfortunately there are cheap imitations that are only a pale shadow; that's why real Bai Ji Guan always has a higher price.  Place of origin Wuyishan, Fujian, China Tasting - Sight and smell The flavor of the tea is sweet, decidedly fruity with hints of chocolate and peach, with a soft aftertaste of fruit, honey and hints of cinnamon. 

A sweet orchid aroma that makes your head spin and takes you to distant places. 

Overall, Bai Ji Guan has an unusually complex bouquet. 

This tea is able to change the perception of cliff teas; it doesn't have excessive "fire". 

Cockscomb White Tea has a clean taste, with an elegant "cliff melody" that flows forever in the soul. 

We are more than sure that this drink can become your favorite tea.  Infusion method We strongly recommend infusing this tea in the traditional Chinese method (Gong Fu Cha) with a gaiwan with a capacity of approximately 150 ml. 

Following this preparation, with 5 grams of leaves you can make multiple infusions useful to best capture all the flavor nuances of the tea.  Heat the water to a temperature of 90°C and proceed with an initial infusion of 25 seconds. 

Keeping the water at the same temperature, you can then continue to use the same leaves by adding more water and increasing the infusion time by 5 seconds each time (25 - 30 - 35...).  This tea has a longevity of approximately 7-8 infusions.  For a more classic Western-style preparation we recommend 3 grams of leaves in a 200 ml cup with water at 90°C for an infusion time of 3 minutes.  For a better tasting experience we suggest you filter the tea as soon as the infusion time has finished. 

The infusion times suggested by us can be slightly modified to your liking to obtain a more or less intense flavour.  It is recommended to store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.  Benefits of Oolong tea The main benefits that can be drawn from oolong teas derive from the significant content of mineral salts and antioxidant phenols present in the leaves.  Some studies, in fact, report that the daily intake of oolong tea can affect bone health by improving the concentration of minerals in this tissue and promoting a decrease in blood sugar thanks to the stimulating effect of phenols on insulin.  Furthermore, oolong teas generally have a low concentration of caffeine. 

This characteristic makes them suitable to be consumed at any time of the day even by the most sensitive people to this exciting substance.