Gong Fu Tea|chA - Episode 13 - Wuyi Oolongs (武夷山烏龍茶 | wǔyíshān wūlóngchá) / Rock Tea (岩茶 | yán chá)

In this episode, we dive into Wuyi Oolongs (武夷山烏龍茶 | wǔyíshān wūlóngchá). Oolong is the type of tea defined by being "partially oxidized" (~20%-80% oxidation). In the Wuyi Mountains, oolong teas exhibit a very specific dìwèi 地味 ("flavor of the earth") - a mineral flavor known as the yán wèi 岩味 ("Rock Taste"). This is an iconic taste in the world of Chinese tea, and paired with a skilled charcoal roasting process, these teas are some of the finest in the world. Grab your gaiwans and get to know them with us!

The tea featured in this episode is White Cockscomb, a custard-y yan cha that is famous for being one of the Four Famous Bushes of the Wuyi Mountains.

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Music by: B. Glenn Copeland (www.SongCycles.com)

Production Credits:
Directed by: Echo Duemig
Director of Photogoraphy: Jacob Berardi
Edited by: Henry Arrambide
Assistant Edited by: Jacob Berardi
Sound by: Echo Duemig