Honey Oolong 30g
A deeply comforting and quietly unusual experimental tea from Luye in eastern Taiwan, naturally cultivated without chemicals and produced in very small quantities as an exploration into the development of natural honey-like aromas and textures.
The cup opens with the nostalgic warmth of baked vanilla shortbread and browned butter, followed by lingering tropical honey sweetness and soft floral notes reminiscent of honeysuckle. Beneath the sweetness lies something more complex and intriguing: subtle autumn leaf, dry hardwood and faint plum compote notes that slowly emerge across the session, adding elegance and depth.
As the farmer describes it, this tea was created as “an experimental batch exploring natural honey-like aroma development.” We were especially drawn to his wish to create something “expressive and playful while keeping elegance in the cup” - that spirit comes through beautifully in this tea! A tea that feels at once innovative, comforting and quietly sophisticated.
• butter cookie •
• tropical honey •
• cut hardwood •
Details:
Origin: • Luye, TaiwanHarvest: first flush 2026
Cultivar: Jinxuan
Agriculture: natural agriculture
Shade: none
Notes: An experimental Taiwanese tea exploring natural honey-aroma development through processing, seasonal conditions and possible insect influence.
Brewing:
These are our suggestions. Always adjust brewing to your taste!
tea: 5 g
water: 120 ml
temperature: 98 °C
brew time: 40 s • re-infuse 3x: 25 s, 30 s, 40 s
30 g • €25
Store in a cool, dry & dark place!