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It seems to be a highly contextual phrase, as well as being an inherently vague term. There's value in trying to use the expression more precisely, but I also think that it's useful to distinguish between saying that a tea 'is' clean and saying that it 'tastes' or 'feels' clean. The former refers m...

The best way to brew an oolong tea is KungFu style: Rinse the teaware with hot water. Fill the teapot or gaiwan 1/2 full with leaves. Add hot water to rinse the leaves and discard the water. Add hot water again and steep for just 5 seconds before serving. For the second brew increase the steeping t...

Check out the Tie Guan Yin oolong too, its an amazing tea please don't self-promote outside of your vendor thread. see the rules for more info. ty i thought your brewing advice sounded reasonable but it totally depends on the tea. but filling a gaiwan up half way with rolled leaf sounds like a ton ...

I am pushing my tea. This brewing style is suitable for any kind of oolong. This is the way a tea master taught me and I've been practicing it for years and always got the best out of my tea, the timing might vary but the technique is right.

My friend introduced me to the wonderful world of loose leaf tea about 15 years ago. He taught me how to properly brew tea, he taught me about the philosophy of tea, there is much more to tea then just flavor and aroma. The way of Tea is an adventurous one. Ever since I've been drinking tea almost e...

The best way to brew an oolong tea is KungFu style: Rinse the teaware with hot water. Fill the teapot or gaiwan 1/2 full with leaves. Add hot water to rinse the leaves and discard the water. Add hot water again and steep for just 5 seconds before serving. For the second brew increase the steeping ti...