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Wu Dong Lan Cai Lao Cong is one of the gems of the Guangdong oolong collection from Wudong mountain. It is a rare Lan Cai variety from old bushes 60–100 years old, made by master Wen Junsong. This spring 2025 harvest is crafted in the traditional style with careful multi-stage charcoal roasting.
The tea deserves a place in the collection of every connoisseur: the raw material is flawless, and the craftsmanship highlights the spirit and character of a high-level Wudong tea.
Characteristics
- Tea type: oolong (Guangdong), charcoal-roasted
- Region: Wudong mountain, Guangdong province, China
- Harvest: spring 2025
- Material: Lan Cai variety leaves from old bushes 60–100 years old, even, dark, lengthwise-twisted leaves
- Master: Wen Junsong
- Flavor: round, balanced, clean, smooth, with sweetness
Aroma and Taste
Dry leaf: a quiet, delicate, light aroma, fruity-berry, with floral, spicy and citrus nuances.
Infusion: a soft, refined, deep bouquet with shades of tropical fruit, sweet berries, spices, flowers, honey and citrus. The taste is clean and juicy.
Aftertaste: long, refreshing, many-sided and rich.
Why You'll Love It
A complex, refined tea for unhurried ceremonies and attentive tea drinking. Pleasantly refreshing, noticeably relaxing, and it brings a sense of calm and grounding.
How to Brew
- Gongfu brewing: porous clay teaware or a thick-walled porcelain teapot, water at 90–95 °C, 3–4 g per 100 ml. Short infusions of 10–15 s, adding 5–10 s each time. The tea keeps its flavor for 9–12 infusions.
- Western-style brewing (teapot): porcelain or glass teapot, 7–9 g per 1 l of water at 90–95 °C. Warm the teapot, add the tea, pour in the water and steep for 3–4 minutes.
Storage
Store in a tightly closed container in a dry place, away from light and foreign odors.