Oriental Beauty Oolong · Nº 5

Oriental Beauty Oolong · Nº 5

A naturally farmed Oriental Beauty from northern Taiwan, produced from leaves gently bitten by tea leafhoppers during the growing season. The interaction between insect and plant triggers a natural response within the leaf, creating the distinctive honeyed sweetness and ripe fruit character for which this tea is celebrated. Complex yet remarkably approachable, it remains one of Taiwan’s most distinctive oolongs.

Provenance

Region: Miaoli, Taiwan
Cultivar: Qing Xin Da Pang
Method: Hand-picked, leafhopper-bitten
Microclimate: Humid mountain valleys with frequent fog, dense vegetation, and warm seasonal airflow

Finishing

Oxidation: Heavy oxidation
Roast: Unroasted
Process: Extended withering and resting to develop honeyed aromatics and layered sweetness

Experience

Aroma & Taste: Wild honey, muscat grape, ripe stone fruit, dried flowers, and soft citrus peel with a deep lingering sweetness.
Mouth-feel: Silky, rounded, and supple.
Body-feel: Grounding, expansive, lingering.

Brewing Recommendation

Western: 3g (1 tea bag), boiled water, 5–8 min
Traditional: 3g, 90°C, 15–20s, then increase time over multiple infusions

For the best flavour, we recommend using filtered water.