
Bao Zhong (also known as Pouchong ) is a light Taiwanese oolong, produced in the pristine Pinglin region since the 18th century. It is gently oxidized (8-12%), un-roasted, twisted and not rolled, and hence falls between green teas and traditional (more oxidised) oolongs.
As a lighter, greener and un-rolled oolong Baozhong is best steeped at cooler water temperatures, from 80-90deg.C, for multiple short(ish) times (1-2 mins).
2016 Aged Organic Bao Zhong
Mellow and mysterious, this is a satisfying and interesting tea indeed..!
Grown (unusually for Bao Zhong style tea) in the MingJian region of Central Taiwan and a relatively low altitude of 300m, without pesticides etc. in the spring of 2016.
Aging has gentled this tea, initial steeps are soft and velvety, with typical Bao Zhong characteristics showing themselves from afar as the steeps continue.
Tasty and intriguing...
Stu
owner/operator
About The Tea Catcher
1997-2001 The Tea Catcher lived, travelled, worked and studied in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Switzerland, Italy and the Czech Republic. During this time he drank much tea and visited tea growing regions.
2001-2009 Was spent mostly in Europe working with fine foods and olive oils in Italy, wine in Switzerland and tea in Prague. It was here in the cold winter months that The Tea Catcher passion was ignited. Much time was spent in the many tea rooms found all over the Czech Rep., drinking, learning and assisting, and also with Tea Mountain(.cz) as his business began and grew.
2010-today on return to Australia, The Tea Catcher seed, planted years ago, began its’ growth, leading to the purveyor of “the finest teas and accoutrements, sourced worldwide” that you see today. New teas, pots etc are constantly being chased, studied, sampled and ordered to bring the freshest, best and most interesting to you as soon as possible. Watch this space…..!
…and enjoy…!
cheers, Stu
for more info contact me at- theteacatcher@gmail.com