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Honey Scented Oolong

€9.00

Crafted from tea leaves bitten by the small green leafhopper, using a process similar to Oriental Beauty. It is medium-to-heavy fermented, with a touch of light roasting.

Distinct honey, ripe fruit, and caramel aromas; sweet, smooth, with a hint of acidity; liquor bright and ruby-red.

Crafted from tea leaves bitten by the small green leafhopper, using a process similar to Oriental Beauty. It is medium-to-heavy fermented, with a touch of light roasting.

Distinct honey, ripe fruit, and caramel aromas; sweet, smooth, with a hint of acidity; liquor bright and ruby-red.

  • The leaves are nibbled by a tiny insect (Jacobiasca formosana, the tea green leafhopper). This natural stress triggers the plant to produce compounds that transform into sweet, honey-like and fruity aromas after processing.

    • One of the six traditional Chinese tea categories, sitting between green and black tea.

    • Semi-oxidized: typically 10%–70% oxidation, depending on style and region.

    • Processing:

      1. Withering (softening the leaves)

      2. Bruising/shaking (to start oxidation)

      3. Partial oxidation

      4. Fixing (to stop oxidation)

      5. Rolling & drying

    • Flavor spectrum:

      • Lighter oolongs (e.g., Tie Guan Yin, Four Seasons) → floral, fresh, creamy.

      • Darker oolongs (e.g., Wuyi Rock Tea, aged oolong) → roasted, mineral, fruity, deep.

  • This Honey Scented Oolong offers a distinctive bouquet of honey, ripe fruit, and caramel. On the palate it is sweet, smooth, and rounded, with a subtle hint of acidity. The liquor shines a clear, ruby-red hue, reflecting its careful fermentation and craftsmanship.

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