Why oolong is special

Oolong is semi oxidised tea, a craft that lives between green and black. That middle ground creates layered flavour and aroma, calm focus, and a long finish.

• Balanced energy, a gentle lift from caffeine, usually experienced as clear rather than jittery, helped by L theanine naturally present in tea.
• Complex yet smooth, careful oxidation and roasting develop fruit, floral, mineral, or cocoa notes without harsh bitterness.
• Made to re steep, quality leaves keep giving, each infusion revealing new facets.
• Food friendly, pairs easily, fruit and light desserts, roasted nuts and chocolate, even mild cheeses.

What shapes an oolong

• Oxidation level, lighter styles lean floral and honeyed, darker styles lean toasty and cocoa like.
• Roast, sets aroma and deepens sweetness.
• Leaf shape, twisted strips or rolled pearls influence how the cup opens over multiple infusions.
• Origin, rocky cliffs, high mountains, coastal breezes, each place leaves a signature.
  
  

Meet the trio inside the box:

Phoenix Honey Orchid, Mi Lan Xiang, Phoenix Mountain, China

A spring harvested Dan Cong with a gentle electric roast. Expect honeyed orchid fragrance, ripe peach, and a smooth golden liquor that lingers with a rhythmic aftertaste. Refined and aromatic.

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Dark Pearl Oolong, Tai Tung, Taiwan

Carefully rolled, slowly oxidised pearls unfurl into velvet leaves. Toasted cocoa, baked fruit, and gentle spice glide across a silky body, bold without bitterness, excellent re steep potential.

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Big Red Robe, Da Hong Pao, Wuyi Mountains, China

Cliff grown leaves, mineral rich and traditionally roasted. The cup runs copper hued with notes of roasted nuts, hints of dried fruit, and a subtle floral lift, grounding and satisfying.

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Simple brewing, western style

• Water, 250 ml per cup
• Leaf, 1 level teaspoon
• Temperature, 93°C, just off the boil
• Time, 3 minutes, decant fully, then re steep, 2 minutes for the second cup, 3 minutes for the third
  
  

The Oolong Tea Selection Box

A tasting flight and a thoughtful gift in one, handmade windowed gift box wrapped in flower pressed mulberry paper, elegant silver tins inside, Phoenix Honey Orchid 40 g, Dark Pearl 75 g, Big Red Robe 40 g.

Discover our Oolong Selection Box

Pairing ideas

Phoenix Honey Orchid, fruit tart, almond biscuits, mild goat cheese.

Dark Pearl, dark chocolate, roasted nuts, banana bread.

Big Red Robe, roasted mushrooms, aged cheddar, sesame brittle.

Quick FAQ

How much caffeine is in oolong, typically less than black tea per cup, more than most green teas, brew strength affects it.

Can I add milk, we suggest no for these limited batches, their textures are best enjoyed neat.

How many steeps, two to three western style, six to eight gong fu, taste and adjust.