Competition Grade Baozhong

Creamy smooth vegetal, thick mouthfeel and soft florals with a hint of fruit in the aftertaste make this tea a classic example of the Baozhong genre. Found by accident on a recent trip to the Pinglin area, we happened to catch a tea master couple in their 70s as they were just finishing this gorgeous tea. A 'competition grade' Baozhong, it is made from the first and best leaves of the season and processed with extra care with the goal of creating a 'winning' tea. We were only able to get a couple Kgs of this batch as the rest will be placed in the coming Baozhong Competition. If it wins, the price will go way up, so we are happy to be able to share it before that happens!

**What makes this tea competition grade? First, it is picked earlier in the season from pristine gardens growing the traditional Qinxin Oolong cultivar. The tea is then processed with extra care to create the classic smooth creamy vegetal florals tasting notes of the genre. When finished, the stems of all the leaves are painstakingly separated by hand before being placed in the competition for judging. 

Elevation: 400m

Status: Conventional, Tested Safe

Cultivar: Qinxin 

Season: April 2026

Method: Hand picked, processed on site, very small batch

Oxidation: 10%,

Region: Pinglin, New Taipei City

Recommend Brewing Style: 3-5g per 100ml, ~95C water, 30, 40, 50 seconds then add 10-30 seconds to steeps to taste. Lasts 5-6 steeps.

Western Style Brewing: 3-5g per mug, 2-3 minute steeps.