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Winter Daphne

$13.00 20g

A lightly oxidized Taiwanese oolong named for its clean, sweet floral aroma. Delicate but not thin — there is a creamy texture underneath. Best brewed cooler and shorter to keep the top notes intact.

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Size
Quantity
1

Tasting card

Brewed at 203°F · 30 sec
Body
Medium body, clean and almost oily. Elegant and structured.
Aroma
Osmanthus flower, stone fruit, subtle honey sweetness.
Finish
Long perfumed finish with returning sweetness. Floral notes linger.
Pairs with
Osmanthus cake, light fruit tarts, steamed shrimp, almond cookies.
Sweetness
65
Umami
12
Astringency
25
Body
50

Brewing

Temp
203°F
Time
30s
Ratio
5g / 80ml
i.
Quick rinse with hot water, 5 seconds. Opens fast.
ii.
First infusion at 203F for 30 seconds. Keep steeps short.
iii.
Flash steeps of 15-20 seconds for rounds 2-4. Good for 6+ infusions.