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Xantou Mandarin White
WHITE TEA RU-ERH STYLE 50g
GRADE – Pu-erh OP(Orange Pekoe)
CAFFEINE/ANTIOXIDANT LEVEL: Low/High
Region: Yunnan Province, China
Cup characteristics: A new holiday classic! Cup is light with exotic mandarin sweetness. Orange peel imparts a natural flavour. Tastes like home..
Luxury ingredients: White tea( Pu-erh style), Mandarin.
£ 13.20
In stock
PRODUCT ID: 566
Description
Xantou Mandarin White: A Unique Tea Experience
In a country where tea drinking dates back to 2737 BC, making news in the tea world is no small feat. With centuries of tradition behind it, every leaf style, production method, and scenting technique has been refined countless times. However, in recent years, white Pu-erh has gained popularity among China’s emerging middle class. This includes Xantou Mandarin White Pu-erh, which is steadily making its way westward and winning fans wherever it appears.
Flavour Profile
White Pu-erhs typically greet the palate with warm notes of vanilla, early spring grass, and the subtle character of lightly roasted mountain oolong. The careful plucking of centuries-old tea bushes, combined with traditional methods, ensures a premium product. Artisans roll the leaves in wide wicker baskets, and they fire the mandarin orange peel over natural wood fires to eliminate any microorganisms.
Brewing Characteristics
The resulting cup is outstanding. You’ll find a light yellow liquor reminiscent of chamomile tea, leading to a medium body with gentle astringency. Sweet notes of citrus, honey, and vanilla create a delightful blend, culminating in a surprisingly clean finish. Xantou Mandarin White is a tea that delights the senses!
Brewing Instructions
To fully enjoy this exquisite tea, follow these traditional Chinese brewing instructions:
- Break off about 1 gram of tea for one cup.
- Brew the first cup for 30 seconds.
- For the second brew, steep for 40 seconds.
- The third brew should also steep for 40 seconds.
- For the fourth, steep for 60 seconds.
- The fifth brew should be for 90 seconds.
- Finally, steep the sixth cup for 120 seconds.
With each subsequent brewing, notice how the character of this wonderful white Pu-erh subtly shifts in both strength and flavor.
Important Note
Please remember that the orange peel in this tea is not intended for consumption, as it has undergone intense high temperatures for purification and pasteurization.
Indulge in Xantou Mandarin White for a truly unique tea experience that captures the essence of tradition and craftsmanship! Enjoy!
We all believe that the same tea, with different brewing method, may have different taste. So, how to brew this little tea ball? Here we’d like to share a method for brewing XANTOU MANDARIN WHITE PU-ERH with a Gaiwan.
Step 1. Open up the package and take out the Mandarin White Pu-erh Tea; Most of the Mandarin White Pu-erh Tea will have a layer of wrapping, which can not only preserve its fragrance, but also protect them from collisions during transportation.
Step 2. Use a tea needle to poke four holes evenly around the tea ball, and better not to let the tea leaves leak out.
Step 3. Put the Mandarin White Pu-erh Tea into Gaiwan, inject boiled water; There are two ways: After the tea is put into Gaiwan, pour the water in. So that the tea leaves are fully moistened and heated. Then pour out the tea liquid.
Ⅰ. Pour water directly in the middle of mandarin orange
Water will be poured in the ripened Pu-erh tea, so that the tea liquid is red and the taste of Pu-erh will be mellower and richer.
Ⅱ. Pour water around the tea
Water pours around the mandarin orange, so that the tea liquid is bright yellow with sweet taste. By this way, the taste of pu-erh tea is relatively weak, and the fragrance of mandarin orange is richer.
Step 4. Pour the tea liquid out into a tea pitcher, and serve it to cups, enjoy the tea!
We strongly recommend using filtered or freshly drawn cold water brought to a rolling boil when brewing all types of tea. Today’s water has been known to carry viruses, parasites and bacteria. Boiling the water will kill these elements and reduce the potential incidence of water-borne illnesses.
