Wen-Shan Bao-Zhong #11-08

  "15% Fermented"

( “ bao zhong”translation is “ wrapped variety ” ) Historically this tea was wrapped in paper to be dried and roasted. Although this is not the method used today the name has been retained.

This hand picked Bao Zhong is grown exclusively in the northern Wen-Shan Mountain region of Taiwan. It is lightly oxidized and shares characteristics with both green and Oolong teas. When you open your bag of Wen-Shan Bao Zhong inhale the fragrance and appreciate the appearance of the full, long, tightly rolled deep green leaves. Once steeped, the leaves produce a light golden-green colour and a smooth, fruity flavour, followed by a sweet aftertaste that lingers and soothes the back of the throat.

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Wen-Shan Bao-Zhong #11-16

   "10% Fermented"

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Wen-Shan Bao-Zhong #22-08

"50% Fermented"

This is also a hand-picked Bao Zhong grown in the northern Wen Shan Mountain region north of Taipei in Taiwan. It’s leaf is full, long and tightly rolled, like a traditional bao zhong, but is a much darker green in colour, with a blackish hue. Bao Zhong-II has been  oxidized further and also roasted giving it a slight “toasty” undertone.  Once steeped the leaves produce a darker gold-green colour. The flavour is much deeper and fuller than the Bao Zhong- I, but it still retains the sweetness and fruity flavour of Bao Zhong- I. This is the preferred tea of retired people in Taiwan, perhaps due to the bolder flavour.  Therefore it is often called “Lau Ren Cha” - “Older Person’s Tea”.

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Wen-Shan Bao-Zhong #55-12

     New

This Bao-Zhong was hand-picked & processed in April 2009 in the Wen Shan Mountain region north of Taipei, Taiwan. It’s lightly oxidized and has a “jasmine-like” floral fragrance when steeping.  The liquor has a smooth sweet note that lingers on your tongue even after sipping the tea.