“Somehow this tea fell really flat on me. It definitely is quite a bit on the malty side for an Oriental Beauty, and it definitely has a tannic/citric finish and drying aftertaste too. However, the...” Read full tasting note
“I’ve had this Summer 2017 harvest of Oriental Beauty sitting around for a while, sipping on it here and there western style 2tsp to 8oz. I didn’t write anything about the body of the tea or the...” Read full tasting note
“Rose hips and rhododendron. H keener than I. It’s good, but likely to divide opinion depending if you like floral fruity oolong.” Read full tasting note
A smooth and sweet tea with delightful lingering notes of apricot and nectarine.
A very interesting Oriental Beauty produced by blending two different cultivars; with jin xuan contributing to the tea’s sweetness and Qing Xin to the depth of taste.
Tasting Notes:
- Smooth texture and sweet taste
- Lingering apricot and nectarine notes
Harvest: Summer, June and July 2017
Origin: E Mei, Xinzhu County, Taiwan
Farmer: Mr. Xu
Sourced: Specialist tea ‘finisher’ who buys and processes the tea leaves of local farmers
Cultivar: Blend of Qing Xin and Jin Xuan
Oxidisation: 70%
Roast: None
Picking: Hand
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F
- Use 1-2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 3-4 minutes
Packaging: Non-resealable vacuum-sealed bag packaged in Taiwan
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