QI LAN
RARE ORCHID
WULONG
★ PESTICIDE-FREE
Dashuikeng, Wuyishan, Fujian, China
Qi Lan is an elegant wulong tea from the Wuyi Mountains of China, prized for its naturally floral aroma reminiscent of orchids and its refined, expressive character. Grown in mineral-rich rocky terrain, it offers a balanced profile with gentle roast, smooth texture, and a lingering, aromatic finish that reflects the depth of Wuyi terroir. MORE
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HARVEST: Spring, 2024
WULONG
★ PESTICIDE-FREE
Dashuikeng, Wuyishan, Fujian, China
Qi Lan is an elegant wulong tea from the Wuyi Mountains of China, prized for its naturally floral aroma reminiscent of orchids and its refined, expressive character. Grown in mineral-rich rocky terrain, it offers a balanced profile with gentle roast, smooth texture, and a lingering, aromatic finish that reflects the depth of Wuyi terroir. MORE
AROMA
...
TASTE
...
HARVEST: Spring, 2024
According to Chinese traditional medicine, Wulong reduces heat, revitalises the body, and has a harmonising effect. Wulong strengthens the immune system, regulates blood sugar levels, promotes proper digestion, lowers cholesterol levels, prevents the development of cancer cells, lowers stress, and improves mental health.
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EASTERN (GONGFU CHA) ★
Temperature: 90-99 °C
Amount: 5-7 grams per 120 ml of water
Steeping: 10-30 sec x 5+
WESTERN (INFUSION)
Temperature: 95 °C
Amount: 2-3 grams per 250 ml of water
Steeping: 1-2 min x 2
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Tea absorbs surrounding aromas and moisture and loses its properties, including taste and aroma. Store it in a dry and cool place in airtight packaging. Avoid direct exposure to the sun and high temperatures.
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
BEST BEFORE: 2 years since production date!
*When properly stored, this tea gets better with time!
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ABOUT
Qi Lan is a recognized Wuyi cultivar valued for its distinctly floral aromatic profile, often compared to orchid fragrance. Unlike heavier roasted yancha, Qi Lan is usually finished with a gentler roast, allowing its natural elegance and aromatic clarity to remain at the forefront. This balance between floral expression and mineral depth makes it one of the most refined and approachable representatives of Wuyi rock wulong for both newcomers and experienced tea lovers.
ORIGIN
The Wuyi Mountains, located in northern Fujian, form one of the most important tea landscapes in the world and the historical home of Wuyi rock wulong, known as yancha. This area is characterized by dramatic red sandstone cliffs, deep river gorges, persistent mist, and a unique geological structure created by ancient tectonic activity. Over millions of years, weathering of these rocks produced mineral-rich soils where tea bushes grow in narrow crevices, forcing roots to penetrate stone and absorb a high concentration of trace elements. This environment is directly responsible for the distinctive mineral depth and structure described in tea terminology as yan yun, the rock rhyme.
The region’s climate is humid and mild, with frequent fog, diffused sunlight, and significant day-night temperature variation. These conditions slow leaf growth and promote the accumulation of aromatic compounds, amino acids, and polyphenols in the tea leaves. Combined with traditional charcoal roasting techniques refined over centuries, this terroir gives Wuyi yancha its recognizable balance of roasted warmth, mineral texture, and layered aroma.
ORGANOLEPTICS
Dark, tightly twisted leaves with a subtle sheen and a soft floral note emerging through the roast. Orchid, warm wood, light caramel, and a mineral sweetness rising from the heated leaves.
Clear amber liquor with a refined floral aroma layered over warm rocky undertones. Smooth, balanced body with gentle roast, mineral structure, light sweetness, and elegant floral nuances. Long, aromatic finish with persistent orchid notes, cooling mineral sensation, and a calm, harmonious character typical of high-grade Wuyi yancha.
Qi Lan is a recognized Wuyi cultivar valued for its distinctly floral aromatic profile, often compared to orchid fragrance. Unlike heavier roasted yancha, Qi Lan is usually finished with a gentler roast, allowing its natural elegance and aromatic clarity to remain at the forefront. This balance between floral expression and mineral depth makes it one of the most refined and approachable representatives of Wuyi rock wulong for both newcomers and experienced tea lovers.
ORIGIN
The Wuyi Mountains, located in northern Fujian, form one of the most important tea landscapes in the world and the historical home of Wuyi rock wulong, known as yancha. This area is characterized by dramatic red sandstone cliffs, deep river gorges, persistent mist, and a unique geological structure created by ancient tectonic activity. Over millions of years, weathering of these rocks produced mineral-rich soils where tea bushes grow in narrow crevices, forcing roots to penetrate stone and absorb a high concentration of trace elements. This environment is directly responsible for the distinctive mineral depth and structure described in tea terminology as yan yun, the rock rhyme.
The region’s climate is humid and mild, with frequent fog, diffused sunlight, and significant day-night temperature variation. These conditions slow leaf growth and promote the accumulation of aromatic compounds, amino acids, and polyphenols in the tea leaves. Combined with traditional charcoal roasting techniques refined over centuries, this terroir gives Wuyi yancha its recognizable balance of roasted warmth, mineral texture, and layered aroma.
ORGANOLEPTICS
Dark, tightly twisted leaves with a subtle sheen and a soft floral note emerging through the roast. Orchid, warm wood, light caramel, and a mineral sweetness rising from the heated leaves.
Clear amber liquor with a refined floral aroma layered over warm rocky undertones. Smooth, balanced body with gentle roast, mineral structure, light sweetness, and elegant floral nuances. Long, aromatic finish with persistent orchid notes, cooling mineral sensation, and a calm, harmonious character typical of high-grade Wuyi yancha.
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