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Taiwanese oolong where leafhopper bites create honey notes, presented as 'Oriental Beauty' to Queen Elizabeth II in the 1960s.
How to brew Oriental Beauty gongfu style
Use a small gaiwan or clay teapot with a high leaf-to-water ratio and multiple short infusions — the gongfu cha way to get the most from Oriental Beauty.
Water temperature90°C
Leaf ratio5 g / 100 ml
Infusions20s → 25s → 35s → +10s
Best time to drinkAfternoon
TypeChinese Oolong tea
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