tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1802716971118423813.post4544780076881651469..comments2023-10-21T00:44:32.563-07:00Comments on perplexitea: Phoenix Bird OolongperpleXdhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10179404875953017410noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1802716971118423813.post-43138287743971752082007-08-16T14:49:00.000-07:002007-08-16T14:49:00.000-07:00Actually, it's only $15 per quarter pound. Item O...Actually, it's only $15 per quarter pound. Item O-PBO-15 on their site. I will try your brewing suggestions, thanks!perpleXdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10179404875953017410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1802716971118423813.post-87393860070971895282007-08-16T06:49:00.000-07:002007-08-16T06:49:00.000-07:00It seems like a quality leaf, and for the price ($...It seems like a quality leaf, and for the price ($35 per quarter pound on sale?!) I think we can make this phoenix soar yet.<BR/><BR/>Even though it is a darker-oxidized oolong, try brewing it at much lower temperatures than boiling. Maybe as low as 175˚F, but at least 180˚F to start. Try a 30 second steep, resubmerging the leaves for an additional 30 seconds until you've found your ballpark zone.Mary Rhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18148503047445501555noreply@blogger.com