Four Seasons Oolong
Tasting notes: panna cotta, chilled white wine, honey drizzled fresh fruit
Grown in the renowned Alishan region, Four Seasons Oolong is a lightly oxidized Taiwanese tea from the Si Ji Chun cultivar. This hand-picked tea boasts a floral profile with a smooth, sweet taste and a hint of creaminess. The tightly rolled leaves unfurl to release a honeysuckle fragrance, creating a bright, refreshing liquor.
Tea character
Leaf aroma
fresh gardenias with a subtle hint of sweet cream
Cup aroma
honeysuckle and lilac
Flavor
panna cotta, chilled white wine, honey drizzled fresh fruit
Tea story
In the mist-laden mountains of Taiwan, tea artisans have long sought to harmonize nature's finest offerings. Jasmine Oolong, affectionately known as 'Jasmine Jade,' is a testament to this pursuit. This exquisite tea marries the Jin Xuan cultivar—a Taiwanese innovation from the 1980s renowned for its naturally creamy character—with the ethereal fragrance of night-blooming jasmine flowers.
The creation process is a delicate dance between tea leaves and blossoms. Each evening, freshly plucked jasmine flowers are layered over semi-oxidized Jin Xuan oolong leaves. As night unfolds, the blossoms release their intoxicating aroma, which the tea leaves eagerly absorb. This ritual is repeated over several nights, ensuring a harmonious infusion where the floral sweetness of jasmine intertwines seamlessly with the oolong's inherent creaminess.
Tea Region | Alishan, Chiayi, Taiwan
Tea tree | Camellia sinensis sinensis
Cultivar | Si Ji Chun (四季春)
Harvest | Spring, 2024
Picking & processing | Hand-picked mature leaves; lightly oxidized and tightly rolled into semi-ball shapes
Almond Biscotti
Crunchy Italian cookies studded with toasted almonds, offering a subtle sweetness that complements the tea's floral and creamy notes.
Apricot Tart
A buttery pastry crust filled with sweet-tart apricot compote, enhancing the tea's fruity undertones and providing a delightful contrast to its smoothness.
Brie and Fig Jam Crostini
Toasted baguette slices topped with creamy Brie cheese and a dollop of fig jam, creating a savory-sweet pairing that accentuates the tea's delicate flavors.