Oxidation
20%
Caffeine
22.0 mg
L-Theanine
6.0 mg
Harvest
Spring, Winter
Altitude
300-1600m
Leaf Type
Tightly rolled balls
Description
Jin Xuan is a Taiwanese cultivar developed in 1981 (TTES No. 12) that naturally produces a distinctive creamy, buttery sweetness sometimes described as milky. High-mountain Jin Xuan from elevations above 1,000 meters intensifies this character with added floral complexity. Note that authentic Jin Xuan's creaminess is entirely natural, unlike artificially flavored 'milk oolong' imitations.
Brewing Guide
Temperature
90°C
Steep Time
35s
Water Ratio
20ml/g
Infusions
6x
Recommended vessel: Porcelain gaiwan
Brew at 90°C to express Jin Xuan's natural creamy-buttery character. Too-hot water can flatten the milky notes. High-mountain Jin Xuan (above 1,000m) is more delicate and benefits from 85°C. The natural creaminess peaks around the 2nd and 3rd infusion.