Osmanthus Oolong

Tie Guan Yin oolong naturally scented with fresh osmanthus blossoms for an elegant, fragrant cup. Smooth, floral, and gently sweet with lingering fruit notes. Tastes like apricot, osmanthus flowers, honey, peach nectar, and orchid.

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€20.00

Tea Character

Leaf Aroma

Leaf Aroma

dried apricot, honey, osmanthus blossom

Cup Aroma

Cup Aroma

peach syrup, warm florals, cream

Flavor

Flavor

white peaches, dried apricot, butter

Tea Story

In southern China, osmanthus blooms for a brief period in early autumn. The flowers are small and almost unnoticeable at first glance, but their aroma travels far — sweet, dense, and unmistakably fruity. For generations, they have been used to scent teas, wines, and desserts.

This tea follows that tradition. Fresh osmanthus blossoms are layered with oolong tea while both are still warm from processing. The flowers release their oils into the leaves, then are either removed or left in small quantities, depending on the style. The goal is not to overpower, but to merge, the floral character becoming part of the tea rather than sitting on top of it.

The base oolong is lightly oxidized, chosen for its smooth body and ability to carry aroma. Over time, the sharper floral edges soften, settling into something closer to stone fruit and honey than fresh flowers.

Tea Origin

Tea Region | China — Fujian
Cultivar | Local oolong cultivars
Processing | Lightly oxidized oolong scented with fresh osmanthus blossoms through repeated layering
Harvest | 2025 — Spring

How To Brew

Traditional Brew

Temperature
90°C
Weight
5g
Water
100ml
Time
20 sec

Western Brew

Temperature
90°C
Weight
3g
Water
500ml
Time
2 min