{"product_id":"2025-competition-baozhong-oolong-tea-50g","title":"2025 Competition Baozhong Oolong Tea, 50g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA clean, high-elevation Baozhong oolong from Pinglin’s renowned Bai family—crafted with precision and honored in the 2025 regional competition for its vibrant floral aroma, smooth body, and lingering finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"description product-description\" data-model=\"XLite\\Model\\Product\" data-identifier=\"64837\" data-property=\"description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 Competition Baozhong Oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e is a limited-production, high-elevation jade oolong produced by the Bai family in Pinglin, Taiwan. Known for their consistent competition-winning craftsmanship since 1959, the Bai family's teas have become perennial favorites for their clean execution, fragrant complexity, and elegant finish. This 2025 batch was awarded top honors in the Wenshan Baozhong Tea Competition and hand-selected during an on-site visit with access to several Class A competition lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCrafted from Qing Xin cultivar leaves harvested in late April at approximately 750 meters elevation, this Baozhong offers a superb balance of aromatics and structure. The garden and harvest window chosen are notably favored by the grower's own mother, and the selection was made after direct tastings and comparisons of multiple competition entries.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Aroma\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh-cut orchid, sweet cream, and green bean snap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Delicate florals, subtle vegetal undertone, soft umami\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthfeel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Silky and buoyant, with lingering floral resonance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clean, uplifting, and lightly sweet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Craftsmanship\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pinglin, New Taipei City, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 750 meters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bai Family (4th generation, established 1959)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing Xin (“Green Heart”)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing:\u003c\/strong\u003e Light oxidation (~10–15%), unroasted, twisted leaf style typical of Baozhong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompetition Grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Class A selection, awarded in 2025 Wenshan Baozhong competition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWestern Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 3g tea per 250ml water at 85–90°C. Steep for 2–3 minutes. Multiple infusions recommended.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGong Fu Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use 5–6g in a 120–150ml gaiwan. Start with a 30-second infusion at 90°C, gradually increasing steep time with each infusion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy It's Special\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis year's selection delivers the hallmark characteristics of a top-tier Baozhong: clarity of flavor, expressive floral aroma, and a finish that feels both cleansing and comforting. The direct involvement in selecting the final lot, combined with the Bai family’s decades of expertise, ensures a product of both technical excellence and human touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTCM Herb Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellia sinensis – (Wu Long Cha)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Slightly cooling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bitter-sweet, mildly aromatic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTCM Functions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lightly promotes Qi circulation, clears mild Heat, soothes the Spirit (Shen), supports digestion\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Often consumed to reduce internal heat or emotional tension, support gentle focus, and balance the Middle Jiao. 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