Maple Steam Oolong

2023 Limited Batch #2

Our 2nd  batch of the year!..steamed with the vapor from boiling Maple Sap and finished roasting over Vermont Cherry & Maple charcoal.

A truly unique tea! We carefully steamed our Sijichun House Roasted Oolong tea over maple sap, then finish roasted over homemade charcoal during our 2023 maple sap boil (the syrup is really good too, but not for sale!). This custom process is during the later stages of the sap boil, giving a unique maple touch! After the maple syrup is finished, we let the coals simmer down, then do a finish roasting over the coals.

Charcoal: Vermont Maple & Cherry

This year we tried some new tea & techniques…first, we selected our house roasted Oolong – sijichun, with more body and a golden hue already present…Then we did a longer steaming time & a had the coals perfect for a slow finish roasting…the result?…well, highly aromatic with notes of chaga, honey (ironically in a way!), smokey cherrywood & a pleasantly sweet mouthfeel in the finish.

Limited quantity…we make this in small batches…it takes a lot of work, & we can only do it during sugaring season, so it sells out! Enjoy..