I mug-brewed two bits of this with a few wild purple chrysanthemum flowers, and it turned out very nice. The heaviness of this tea brought the chrysanthemums down to a more afternoon-tea level, I think.
However, here’s the crazy part: when I finished my mug, I took a look at the unfurled leaves, and then I went and got my camera and some fresh tea for a comparison shot:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cait_tea/4585160941/in/set-72157623664718933/
How does that fit?!
Preparation
205 °F / 96 °C
6 min, 0 sec
weird. lol:)
Love that about oolongs. They’re so unbelievable when they expand!