This tea is lightly oxidized with a rich and sweet taste. It is a tea that exhibits the finest oolong qualities. Totally hand finished to create a distinctive tightly rolled leaf. When open, one sees the top one or two leaves which are often connected to the stem. If you look closely at the rolled leaves, you can see the infinite variety of shapes that are created with the combination of nature and the human hand. It is a real gift to all who partake. 2012 Spring crop.