GABA Oolong Suan Xiang "Berry"
GABA Oolong Suan Xiang "Berry"
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Taiwanese GABA oolong made from the Qing Xin tea cultivar, grown in the high mountain region near the Alishan Mountains. An intriguing GABA oolong with an authentic flavor profile.
History
In the late 1980s, the Japanese developed a technology for processing tea leaves in an oxygen-free environment, which allowed them to create tea with increased GABA content. Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) helps with focus and productivity, slightly lowers blood pressure, relaxes, and relieves tension.
Aroma
Bright, with distinct jam-like, berry, sweet and sour notes.
Taste
Juicy, compote-like, refreshing, with fruity, berry, and pastry-like tones.
Effects
Relaxing and meditative, yet gently focusing and concentrating.
Harvest
2024.
GABA Content
Approximately 150 mg/100g.
Brewing Instructions
Use the method that best suits your taste: steeping, flash brewing, or even boiling in the style of Lu Yu. Warm the teaware beforehand. For flash brewing, use 5 grams of tea per 100 ml of water. For steeping or boiling, the ratio is 1 gram per 100 ml of water.
