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FloralSweetComplex
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This Wuyi Rock Oolong delights with a light butterscotch aroma intertwined with spring roses. Upon brewing, notes of gardenia emerge, underpinned by a subtle complexity of tobacco and dark chocolate. The syrupy, sweet liquor finishes with lingering floral notes and a profound minerality.
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About This Tea
What does Golden Peony taste like?
This Wuyi Rock Oolong delights with a light butterscotch aroma intertwined with spring roses. Upon brewing, notes of gardenia emerge, underpinned by a subtle complexity of tobacco and dark chocolate. . It leans floral, sweet and complex.
How should I brew Golden Peony?
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 Golden Peony come from?
Grown in Fujian, China from the Jinmudan cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2024 harvest. The leaves got a light roast after picking.
How much does Golden Peony cost?
Starts at $11.00 from One River Tea, or about $0.32/g. A 25g package gets you around 4 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.92 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.