**Runner-up in the 2009 Austin Oolong Taste Competition**
One of our Artisan Reserve organic oolong teas, a line of small batch handmade teas from a craft handed down over generations. Hand selected for having all the hallmark qualities of the highest grades with notable personality accents.

This is a tea from spring 2009, stored in vacuum seal. A rare organic Four Season Oolong from a small artisan farm in Taiwan. The Four Season tea varietal is relatively new and was created to not only withstand climatic changes, but produce abundant sweet tasting product.

This batch superseded two dozen other batches we tried. A very affordable and exquisite oolong tea.

Lightly roasted (15%) and perfectly sweet, this oolong reveals itself over several steepings. Hand crafted and grown organically in Taiwan and certified MOA.

MOA Organic Certified

AKA Shi Ji Chun

Water: 195°F | Leaves: 1.5 -2 teaspoons per 6 ounce cup | Infusion Time: 3-4 minutes

Basic Steeping Tips
- Use filtered or spring water, whenever possible
- Don’t over-boil water
- Remove leaves after recommended time (adjust to taste)
- If you want stronger tea, use more leaves instead of steeping for a longer time.
Leaves can be re-steeped 2-3 times resulting in various flavor differences. Don’t throw out those leaves until they have given it all up!

Polyphenol in oolong tea is effective in controlling weight. It activates the enzyme that is responsible for dissolving triglycerides. Studies have confirmed that a 2-3 cup per day intake of oolong tea contributes to enhancing the function of fat metabolism and controlling obesity.

This tea is generally considered an every day tea in Taiwan and expectations are not always high for this tea. Well, our grower Mr. Yu is indeed extremely meticulous and proud of his organic farm - and it shows. This Four Season has a boldness and personality rarely found in a Four Season. That is of course why we chose this tea for our 09 offering.