Oolong Tea
Honey Orchid Oolong
Honey Orchid Oolong
This tea is as sweet and floral as the name suggests. Made from the leaves of the Shui Xian tea trees in the Wudong Mountain region, our Honey Orchid Oolong has a robust honey aroma with a surprisingly delicate flavor.
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About This Tea
About This Tea
This delicious Honey Orchid Oolong, also known as Mi Lan Xiang Phoenix Dancong, is grown on Chaozhou's Fenghuang "Phoenix" Mountain in Guangdong, China. The flavor of roasted cacao nibs and caramel in this tea is underpinned with a floral sweetness that elevates the tea drinking experience. This tea is a good choice for black tea drinkers looking to try something new and discerning roasted oolong fans.
Origin: China | Tea Style: Loose
Brewing Instructions
Brewing Instructions
The complex notes of this tea shine when brewed in the gong fu style. We recommend rinsing the tea–a quick brew that is then discarded–to allow the leaves to open up. This tea can be brewed 8-10 times in the gong fu style. Be sure to compare each steep (they will vary a lot!). Alternatively, this tea can also be brewed in a mug.
Brewing Temp: 212°F | 100°C
Brewing Time: 4 minutes
Tasting Notes
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Dry Leaves
Long, lightly curled, dark brown leaves
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Liquor
Clear, sunny orange with red undertones
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Aroma
Scent of roasted cacao nibs, caramel, and lemon
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Flavor
A smooth tea with medium-body and strong flavors of chocolate and caramel. There are hints of coffee and coriander.