Taiwan - Oolong Tea

Question 1

What is the meaning of Oolong?

Answer 1

Black dragon

Question 2

When was oolong tea 1st produced?

Where?

Answer 2

End of Ming Dynasty- approx. 1600

Wuyi Mountain- Fujian province

Question 3

Traditional Taiwan oolong processing is _________ oxidized than Oolongs from China.

• More
• Less

Answer 3

LESS

Question 4

What are the Oolong production steps?

Answer 4

1. Leaves laid in sun for withering- Reduce moisture and soften leaves
2. Leaves shaken- bamboo baskets- bruising to start oxidation
3. leaves spread in shade to dry
4. More shaking and speading - several times
   Oxidation - 20-80% Light / Long

Question 5

What is the legend of Taiwan Tung Ting Oolong that grows in Nantou county?

Answer 5

Villager, Ling Fung Tse- brought back 36 tea trees from Wuyi Mountains - Fujian, gave 12 to Ling San Yen. These still along mountain roads

Question 6

Describe Tung Ting tea

Answer 6

Grown on Tung Ting (Frozen Peak)- elevation 750 m or 2400 feet
handpicked and processed over 5 days

Question 7

What is the best way to brew Oolong tea?

Answer 7

Gong Fu Cha style

Question 8

What is the literal translation of Gong Fu cha?

Answer 8

Creating tea skillfully

Question 9

What is the difference between Gong Fu Cha style and Japanese ceremony?

Answer 9

Gong Fu Cha focus is appreciation of tea- Japanese ceremony is about the ceremony and attending to procedures

Question 10

what are the 8 tools needed for Gong Fu cha?

Answer 10

Yixing clay teapot
Water dispensing tray- tea boat
Teaspoon- measure tea
Tea pitcher
Tea strainer
Wooden tweezer
Tasting cups and aroma cups
Tea towel to clean table