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CreamyFruityVegetal
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This distinctive Japanese oolong delivers a surprisingly creamy mouthfeel, reminiscent of a high-quality Taiwanese offering. Notes of sweet white grapes mingle with a unique hint of charred zucchini, creating a complex and intriguing profile. The lively acidity keeps the palate refreshed, ensuring a clean and satisfying finish without any trace of astringency.
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About This Tea
What does Yabukita Oolong taste like?
This distinctive Japanese oolong delivers a surprisingly creamy mouthfeel, reminiscent of a high-quality Taiwanese offering. Notes of sweet white grapes mingle with a unique hint of charred zucchini, . It leans creamy, fruity and vegetal.
How should I brew Yabukita 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 Yabukita Oolong come from?
Grown in Ehime, Japan from the Yabukita cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2025 harvest. The leaves got a light roast after picking.
How much does Yabukita Oolong cost?
Starts at $5.43 from Nannuoshan, or about $0.60/g. A 6g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $3.60 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.