ELMWOOD INN’S OOLONG BLACK DRAGON TEA IS a very affordable classic rolled oolong tea from the Fujian Province of China where black dragon means oolong. It has a high antioxidant level and is low in caffeine. Earthy and fragrant. It yields multiple infusions. The canister contains 4 oz. of loose tea.HOT TEA BREWING RECOMMENDATIONS:
AMOUNT TO USE: Put 1 slightly heaping teaspoon of loose tea for each 7-9 oz/200-260 ml of water in the teapot. Pour 93ºC/200ºF water over tea. DO NOT POUR BOILING WATER OVER OOLONG TEA!
BREWING RECOMMENDATIONS: St eep 3-7 minutes. Milk & sugar are not recommended.
IDEAL BREWING TEMPERATURE: 93ºC/200ºF. Minimum Brewing Temperature: 87ºC/190ºF.
ICED TEA PREPARATION RECOMMENDATIONS:
AMOUNT TO USE: To make 1 L/1 QT, put 12 slightly heaping teaspoons of loose tea into a teapot. Pour 1¼ cups/315ml of Pour 93ºC/200ºF water over tea. DO NOT POUR BOILING WATER OVER OOLONG TEA.
BREWING RECOMMENDATIONS: Steep 3-7 minutes. Fill a serving pitcher 1/4 full with cold water. Pour tea into serving pitcher straining the tea. Add ice, top-up with cold water, garnish and sweeten to taste.
IDEAL BREWING TEMPERATURE: 93ºC/200ºF. Minimum Brewing Temperature: 87ºC/190ºF.