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FruitySweetCaramel
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This rare roasted oolong unveils an intriguing bouquet of sweet lychee, decadent caramel flan, and a gentle hint of stewed peaches. Its intense firing brings forth a broad, layered flavor profile, marrying the richness of a roasted tea with a delightful fruit-forward sweetness, showcasing the innovative spirit of Japanese tea craftsmanship.
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What does Limited Edition Hoshino Village Roasted Oolong taste like?
This rare roasted oolong unveils an intriguing bouquet of sweet lychee, decadent caramel flan, and a gentle hint of stewed peaches. Its intense firing brings forth a broad, layered flavor profile, mar. It leans fruity, sweet and caramel.
How should I brew Limited Edition Hoshino Village Roasted Oolong?
Water around 85–95 °C (185–205 °F). In a mug, steep 3–4 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–30 s steeps (8–15 rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Heavier roasts can take boiling water no problem.
Where does Limited Edition Hoshino Village Roasted Oolong come from?
Grown in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan from the Tsuyuhikari cultivar. This batch is from the 2024 harvest. The leaves got a heavy roast after picking.
How much does Limited Edition Hoshino Village Roasted Oolong cost?
Starts at $65.00 from Kettl, or about $2.60/g. A 25g package gets you around 4 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $15.60 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.