
Gui Fei "Concubine" oolong tea originated after the great September
1999 earthquake in Nantou province, Taiwan. As tea farmers were busy
rebuilding their homes they, justifiably, neglected the management of
tea gardens. As a result, the pest small leaf-hoppers, (Jacobiasca formosana info) flouished.
This
"pest" results in changes to the tea leaf, as it feasts/sucks on it,
with oxidation beginning during growth and a change in the aromatic
chemistry. (see also Dong Feng Mei Ren "Oriental Beauty")
Farmers used then used the traditional "Dongding method" to make middle-heavy-fermented tea.
As
a result, a unique tea is produced, with the tea soup rich, bright and
transparent, with a strong spiced honey and lychee fragrance.
It is as graceful and luxurious as a royal concubine.
Its charm and taste are different from ordinary Dongding Oolong tea, so it is named "Dongding Guefei Tea".
Organically produced in October 2022, at approximately 400m, in the Ming Jian region of Nantou province, Taiwan.
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