Ella Gap Oolong (Sri Lanka)

A rare, hand-rolled Ceylon oolong, Ella Gap Oolong consists of one-leaf-and-bud, which are gently withered overnight after plucking, then steamed. The tea has full bodied floral, grassy-buttery and honey notes, with a hint of the wintergreen that Uva teas are famous for. (This flavor, which comes from a silicate in the soil, is increasingly rare, due to planting of clones and overuse of fertilizers on larger estates.)

Brewing instructions

Amount: 2 grams (1 tsp) of loose tea per 8 oz. of water
Temperature: 190 ̊ (Small bubbles and a moderate amount of steam)
Steep time: 3 minutes