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SweetConfectioneryMilky
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This aged Taiwanese oolong from the 1980s presents a light body with captivating aromas. The palate is greeted with notes reminiscent of cotton candy and Turkish honey, balanced by a delicate creaminess akin to skimmed milk, offering a unique sweet and nostalgic profile.
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About This Tea
What does Pinglin Wulong 1980 taste like?
This aged Taiwanese oolong from the 1980s presents a light body with captivating aromas. The palate is greeted with notes reminiscent of cotton candy and Turkish honey, balanced by a delicate creamine. It leans sweet, confectionery and milky.
How should I brew Pinglin Wulong 1980?
Water around 85–95 °C (185–205 °F). In a mug, steep 3–4 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–30 s steeps (8–15 rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Heavier roasts can take boiling water no problem.
Where does Pinglin Wulong 1980 come from?
Grown in New Taipei City, Taiwan from the Qing Xin Oolong cultivar. This batch is from the 1980 harvest. The leaves got a medium roast after picking.
How much does Pinglin Wulong 1980 cost?
Starts at $6.91 from Nannuoshan, or about $0.78/g. A 6g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $4.68 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.