Tea
Range of Tea
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The Steepery
The Steepery Mi Lan Xiang
$18.00
Visit product page →Our Mi Lan Xiang is a single varietal Phoenix oolong with a distinct orchid fragrance and long lasting honey finish. A deliciously rich and complex tea with distinct stone fruit notes.
Whilst some care and attention needs to be given in brewing this tea we believe that it’s distinct fruitiness and sweetness make it very easy for many people to enjoy.
Our 2018 tea comes from the same village as our Mi Lan Xiang from last year but has been picked from tea bushes that are slightly older, over 100 years old, contributing to a well-balanced and thickness to the tea liquor.
Phoenix oolongs are traditional Chinese teas revered since the Ming Dynasty. The name applies to a group of oolongs that are grown in Feng Huang Shan (the Phoenix Mountains) of which Mi Lan Xiang is a famous cultivar.
Origin: Lizai Ping Village, Feng Huang mountain, Guangdong province, China
Flavour profile: Full Bodied | Stone Fruit | Honey
Picking standard: 2 leaves and a bud
Processing highlights: The consistency in the brown-black dry leaf shows the skill of the tea master in monitoring and controlling the level of oxidation. The oxidation level is 60-70%. Our Mi Lan Xiang has undergone a light-medium traditional charcoal roasting, repeated 3 times to finish the tea.
Harvest: 28.04.2018
Cultivar: Mi Lan Xiang
Tea Master: Mr Zhou
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Fallow
Fallow - Silver Needle 50g
$40.00
Visit product page →Our Silver Needle Tea is 100% Organic and is grown in the Fujian Provence, China. The Chinese Name is Baihao Yinzhen. Silver Needle or ‘White Hair’ tea is highly coveted and one of the most expensive to buy. It contains less caffeine and higher antioxidants than black, green or oolong teas. The best water temperature for brewing our Silver Needle Tea is between 80–90 degrees Celsius. This will produce a glittering light golden brew with a delicate, sweet aroma and a fresh, light aftertaste. The leaves stand upright in the water and some tiny silver hairs float, reflecting the light upon brewing. Use 1 heaped teaspoon of leaves for every 200 ml and depending on personal taste the tea can be steeped for up to 5 minutes however we find 2 – 3 minutes at 85 degrees is best. Our tea is the highest grade and can be steeped multiple times. Enjoy room temperature or hot. This harvest was from first spring and is best before May 2019. 50 Grams. Silver Needle buds are plucked by artisans just before they fully open when the buds are covered with a fine white hair and then allowed to wilt under the sun in shallow baskets. All tea comes from the one plant however it is the minimal amount of processing that ensures the many benefits of Silver Needle Tea. Because of this careful processing the leaves retain all of their antioxidants which help fight cellular damage in the body. It has also been discovered that drinking Silver Needle Tea is beneficial in preventing cardiovascular diseases, cancer, and diabetes and has anti-ageing properties. -
Fallow
Fallow - Black Lychee 50g
$30.00
Our Black Lychee Tea is 100% Organic and is grown in the Fujian Provence, China. Also known as Lichee, Laichi, Litchi. Our Black Lychee Tea has been naturally scented with Lychee peels. The best water temperature for brewing our Black Lychee tea is between 95 –100 degrees Celsius. This will produce a wonderfully dark reddish brew with a fragrant, fruity aroma and a sweet aftertaste. Use 1 flat teaspoon of leaves for every 200 ml and depending on personal taste the tea can be steeped for up to 5 minutes however we find 1 – 2 minutes at 95 degrees is best. Our tea is the highest grade and can be steeped multiple times. Enjoy black or white. Black Lychee Tea makes a refreshing iced tea in the summer months. This harvest is best before May 2019 however black tea does retain its flavour for several years. 50 Grams. Black tea is harvested from the Camellia Sinensis plant which is native to eastern Asia. All tea comes from the one plant however it is the processing that creates beneficial differences in styles. Black tea is the most oxidized and has a slightly stronger flavour than our Oolong or Silver Needle Tea. ‘Lichee’ or ‘King of Fruits’ is a fairly rare and highly prized sub tropical fruit grown in the South of China. Lychee fruit is high in Vitamin C and B-Complex vitamins such as thiamine, niacin and folates. Potassium protects against heart disease and Copper is needed for red blood cell growth. Combined, Black Tea and Lychee is a powerful antioxidant against free radicals that assists in encouraging and promoting overall wellness. Enjoy in moderation.Visit product page → -
The Steepery
The Steepery Organic Harrington Estate OP
$10.00
Visit product page →Our certified Organic Harrington Estate OP is a single-estate black tea that is full-bodied and brisk. It is rounded and smooth with comforting notes of wood and malt that leaves a creamy feeling in the mouth.
This is a wonderful mark of a mid-grown Ceylon tea and makes an excellent choice for a breakfast or afternoon tea.
Origin: Kotagala, Dimbula, Sri Lanka
Flavour profile: Full-bodied | Woodsy | Malt
Processing highlights: Whilst many Sri Lankan tea estates use machinery to pluck the tea leaves Harrington Estate still value the skilled workers who pluck the budset by hand. We believe this care and attention in processing the tea creates the finest qualities in taste and aroma.
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The Steepery
The Steepery JIN JUN MEI HONEY
$18.00
Visit product page →Jin Jun Mei is a spectacular tea made entirely from buds resulting in a distinct golden appearance when finished. Our Jin Jun Mei is full-bodied and rich with delicate toast and malt qualities. This tea has an accentuated honey-like aroma.
Jin Jun Mei is a relative ‘newcomer’ to the red teas of China and was developed in 2005 in Tong Mu Gan. Whilst our Jin Jun Mei has not been produced in Tong Mu Gan it is a wonderful representation of this style of tea. We love examples of innovation in tea making as they continue to make tea relevant and suited to our contemporary taste preferences.
We are so pleased that our Jin Jun Mei was awarded a Gold Medal and the Grand Champion Tea at the 2018 Royal Hobart Show Fine Food Awards.
Origin: Mount Huanggang, Fujian province, China
Flavour profile: Full-bodied | Cacao | Honey
Processing highlights: Jin Jun Mei is harvested from the finest young spring buds resulting in the large number of golden tips. Our Jin Jun Mei is oxidised by placing the buds in a basket with a wet cloth placed over the top. The baskets are placed in a warm room and slowly oxidised over a period of 8-10 hours. The tea is subjected to a light baking to dry and finish the tea.
Harvest: 5.04.2017
Cultivar: Fuyun 6
Tea Master: Ms Chen
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The Steepery
The Steepery Dong Ding
$17.00
Visit product page →Our Dong Ding is full-bodied with nutty and toasty notes and a sweet aroma reminiscent of roasted cereal grains. This tea produces a creamy and rich mouthfeel with a lovely caramel and brown sugar finish.
This year we have selected a high baked option in finishing our Dong Ding which has created a well-balanced and luscious infusion.
Dong Ding is a classic Taiwanese oolong. It is named after Dong Ding “Frozen Summit” Mountain in the Nantau region.
Origin: Ming Jian, Nantou county, Taiwan
Flavour profile: Full-bodied | Nutty | Caramel
Processing highlights: Our Dong Ding is 20% oxidised and subjected to a high bake to finish the tea. Processing Dong Ding oolong is time-consuming with many distinct steps. It involves plucking, sun drying, fluffing, fixing and rolling in canvas to form the semi-ball shape (repeated many times).
Harvest: 2018 Spring
Cultivar: Si Chi Chun (Four Season Spring)
Tea Master: Mr Chen
