Qi Lan

Qi Lan or Rare Orchid is another one of the oolong teas from WuYi Mountain, Fujian, China.    Its dark leaves indicate that Qi Lan was more oxidized and that it had gone through longer roasting.   The brewed tea is a bit uninteresting.  

Qi Lan



Type:  Oolong     Producing Country:  China     Preparation:  90°C 4 Min

Dry Leaf:  The aromas of the dark wiry leaves are toasty, sweet and slightly floral.  
Wet Leaf:  The wet leaves smell somewhat floral and toasty.  
Liquor:      The tea is amber brown.  It is predominately cocoa and very faintly floral.  Although it is smooth and sweet, it is not exciting.

Tee Score:  3 out of 5