Oolong tea is a semi-fermented tea that lies between green and black teas, renowned for its unique production process and complex aroma. The core of its craftsmanship is the "tossing" process, which is intricate and precise, shaping its distinctive color, fragrance, and flavor.
 
Plucking
The raw materials for oolong tea are typically tender leaves, such as one bud with one leaf or one bud with two leaves, to ensure freshness and quality. During picking, care is taken to handle the leaves gently to avoid damage.
 
Withering
Freshly picked leaves are spread thinly under sunlight or in a well-ventilated area indoors to wither. This reduces their moisture content, softens the leaves, and prepares them for rolling and fermentation. Withering also begins to activate the tea's aroma.
 
Tossing
Tossing is a critical process in oolong tea production and a key source of its distinctive aroma. Withered tea leaves are shaken in bamboo trays or rolling cages to create friction between the leaves, breaking some cells and initiating partial oxidation. This step causes the leaf edges to bruise, releasing enzymes and polyphenols, and promoting controlled oxidation. Tossing is followed by a resting period of 1.5 to 2 hours per round, and typically five to six rounds are needed to achieve the desired aroma and flavor. This process demands meticulous attention and often requires overnight work, where the skill of the tea master is paramount.
 
Fixation
The leaves undergo high-temperature heating to deactivate enzymes, halting the oxidation process. This step preserves the tea's green hue and locks in its initial aroma.
 
Rolling
The fixed tea leaves are rolled to form their distinctive shapes, such as twisted strips or semi-spherical forms. Rolling also helps release tea juices, enhancing flavor and aroma.
 
Drying
Drying is the final step, where the tea leaves are slowly roasted over low heat to reduce moisture content further and stabilize their fragrance and flavor. Some oolong teas undergo multiple roasting sessions, which impart a rich, roasted aroma and mature flavor.
 
Aroma
Pu'er Ancient Tea Tree Oolong Tea exudes an alluring fragrance with notes of orchid, osmanthus, or honey.
 
Flavor
The taste of Pu'er Ancient Tea Tree Oolong Tea is fresh, sweet, and smooth, with bright, clear tea liquor. It offers a velvety mouthfeel, accompanied by refreshing floral and fruity notes, and a lingering sweet aftertaste.
 
Brewing Method
5G Tea Cake Can Brew a Total of 2000ml/67.5 fl oz of Tea (Adjustable to Personal Taste)
 
150ml/5 fl oz at 100°C (212°F): First & second brews for 12 seconds, then increase by 8 seconds per brew, for a total of 13 brews.
250ml/8.5 fl oz at 100°C (212°F): First & second brews for 20 seconds, then increase by 10 seconds per brew, for a total of 8 brews.
500ml/17 fl oz at 100°C (212°F): First brew 3 minutes, second brew 10 minutes, third brew 25 minutes, fourth brew 60 minutes.
2000ml/67.5 fl oz at 100°C (212°F): Add the tea cake after the water reaches a boil, simmer for 18 minutes.
 
Pu'er ancient tree tea has a long growth cycle, making it rich in complex compounds. The leaves are thick and robust, allowing them to release their abundant inner substances such as sugars, pectins, glycosides, and aromatic compounds when brewed at high temperatures. Simmering enhances the infusion, producing a silky, thick, rich, and aromatic tea with a full-bodied mouthfeel—truly an indulgent experience.