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HoneyBerryFloral
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This unique Hong Oolong, highly oxidized to bridge the gap between oolong and black tea, unfurls with a delightful honey aroma. The palate is greeted by warm notes of boysenberry and a delicate, powdery florality reminiscent of pomelo blossoms, all underscored by a subtle hint of nutmeg.
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About This Tea
What does Hong Oolong taste like?
This unique Hong Oolong, highly oxidized to bridge the gap between oolong and black tea, unfurls with a delightful honey aroma. The palate is greeted by warm notes of boysenberry and a delicate, powde. It leans honey, berry and floral.
How should I brew Hong 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 Hong Oolong come from?
Grown in Fujian, China from the Jin Guanyin cultivar. This batch is from the Spring 2021 harvest.
How much does Hong Oolong cost?
Starts at $3.58 from Nannuoshan, or about $0.35/g. A 6g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $2.10 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.