Bai Hao (Oriental Beauty)

One of the most famous teas of Taiwan, Bai Hao, also known as Oriental Beauty is a particularly challenging tea to source every year. Bai Hao is one of the "bug bitten" teas that are known for its distinct fruity notes and honey sweetness. The quality of leaf and flavor depends on an almost symbiotic relationship between the tea farmer and the leaf hopper insect which bites the tea leaves during certain times of the year, initiating a chemical reaction in the plant. This reaction along with careful processing of the tea leaves by the farmer yields the distinctive characteristics of Bai Hao Oolong. This years Bai Hao is an exceptionally sweet, high-grade tea that has just the right amount of roast to balance and round out its fruity notes. The abundance of downy leaves also help bring out the honey and orchid like notes. A truly enjoyable tea. Brewing Instructions: Gong Fu Method SCOOP | 3 gm or 2 heaping tsp per 8oz water POUR | 190° water over leaves RINSE  | steep for 5 seconds and discard liquid to awaken leaves POUR  | 190° water over leaves again STEEP | 5-10 seconds and strain into fair cup/pitcher to share or enjoy alone Rebrew several times for several times  to enjoy how the tea evolves with each additional steeping   Long Steep Method SCOOP | 3 gm or 2 heaping tsp per 8oz water POUR | 190° water over leaves STEEP | 3 min Steeping instructions are a starting point for how to make this tea. We encourage you to play around with the tea quantity or steeping time to customize the brew for your taste.