Tea Info

Tea Origin

Cultivar:Si Ji Chun (四季春)
Region:Lugu Township, Nantou County
Elevation: <600m
Oxidation: Light (15–20%)
Roast: Unroasted
Caffeine: Low
Season:Spring 2024
Flavor Profile:Gardenia, lilac, freesia, sweet herbs
Best For:Casual + Curious Drinkers, Everyday Sippers, Gongfu Explorers

Gongfu Brewing Method

Teaware: Gaiwan, Clay (pot seasoning and great heat retention, not as good for color appreciation), porcelain (color appreciation and good retention), or glass teapot (color appreciate but loses heat quickly)

Leaf/Water: 7g/100ml (3.4 fl oz)

Water Temperature: Boiling (100° C/ 212°F)

Quick Rinse

1st Round: 55 Seconds

2nd Round: 45 Seconds

3rd Round: 55 Seconds

Western Brewing Method

Teaware: Steeping Mug, Porcelain Teapot, Foldable teabags, double walled glass tea tumbler

Leaf Amount: 2.5g | 1 tsp per 250 ml (8 oz)
Water Temp: 90–95°C | 194–203°F
Steep Time: 2.5–3.5 min
Re-steep: Up to steeps

Iced/Cold Brew Method

Teaware: Glass and silicon infuser bottle

Leaf Amount:7g per 500 ml (17 oz)
Time:6–10 hours refrigerated

Leaf, Liquor, & Tasting Notes

Leaf: Dry leaves are light brown, with a distinct honey and brown sugar aroma. If you allow the leaves to steam in a heated teapot or gaiwan, you will notice the leaves emit a lovely osmanthus and logan flower aroma.

First Round: a delightful mix of honey and longan fruit.  There is also a subtle aromatic hint of osmanthus flowers in full bloom.

Second Round: sweet and floral, with added notes of baker’s spice and sandalwood.  The honey sweetness grows in intensity during the finish.

Third Round: a slight shift away from the honey note, towards a more longan-forward flavor.

Tea Appreciation

Leaf Characteristics

Before Steep

After Steep

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About our Partnerships

Communitea is committed to not white labeling. We are apart of each others stories. The teas our partners provide us with are the product of their hard work and commitment to community. We commit to fair pricing that respects their margins and also allows us to provide for our workers and programs in the US to continue the work.

The Wang Family

The Wang Family (brother and sister owners Josh and Ivy) have been farming and producing tea for four generations in Taiwan. They take pride in their traditional and sustainable farming practices that have been passed down through the generations; they believe in letting nature do its work, rather than relying on chemicals or other modern farming techniques. 

By working alongside nature, they ensure that the unique characteristics and flavors of Taiwan's beautiful terroir are preserved in each cup of tea.

Another important aspect of their tea production is their use of traditional charcoal roasting.  Unlike most modern tea roasters that use electricity or gas, they use high-quality longan wood charcoal sourced from a local renewable forest.  The charcoal tea roasting process is a delicate task that requires skilled hands, patience, and a keen sense for the fire. 

Partnership with Communitea

Our partnership with Wang Family Tea is built on shared roots—growing tea and growing community. As they cultivate sustainable, generational farming and tea education in Taiwan, we cultivate education, opportunity, and connection between our communities and theirs. Together, we create pathways for our communities to learn with and from one another through cross-cultural exchanges and community-based education—funded directly through every cup of Communitea.

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