Ginseng Oolong
Tasting notes: caramelized ginger, licorice root, roasted nuts
Invigorating and deliciously sweet. Ginseng Oolong has a taste resembling tie guan yin, but with the sweet and refreshing aroma of ginseng. It is produced using superior oolong tea mixed with ginseng roots, resulting in a healthy drink that nourishes the body and enriches the soul.
Though many think this tea is a product of modern times, the winning combination of using tea and ginseng was already mentioned in 《本草拾遗》 中记, a historical Chinese text dated from 741 BC. It wasn't until around 500 years ago, when Ginseng oolong became a royal drink, served as atribute tea to the emporer. That's why this tea is also called the 'King's tea' or 'Orchid Beauty' (Lan Gui Ren), referring to an emperor's concubine in the Tang Dynasty.
Health benefits
High-end spa's in China love to serve this winning combination, as it has many benefits to the health. Ginseng oolong is often seen as the number one beauty tea as the rich antioxidant content prevents against heart diseases, detoxifies the body, and improves skin. Nourishing Ginseng extract stimulates the body and restores the energy level and boost the immune system.
Tea Province
Tea Region
Harvest Year
Tea Season
Taiwan
Alishan (2216m)
2023
Autumn
Mr. Shuiwen Lin
📍 Lu Ye, Taitung, Taiwan
Tasting notes
Leaf
fresh wood, sweet grass
Cup
wet grass under the sun, dried fruits
Flavor
caramelized ginger, licorice root,
roasted nuts
Temperature
Tea amount
Water amount
Steeping time
95-98 °C
5 gram
100ml
30 sec
Temperature
Tea amount
Water amount
Steeping time
95-98 °C
3 gram
500ml
90 sec
Du'sha tea jars
This chic and modern violet glass jar is perfect for tea storage and wonderfully sustainable. The glass is specially treated to protect natural products like herbs, spices, and tea from harmful sunlight, heat, and humidity. You can wash it by hand or in the dishwasher and reuse it indefinitely.
