Oriental Beauty Tea
Categories: Loose Leaf Tea, Oolong Tea
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Taiwanese Bai Ho Oolong Tea – also known as Oriental Beauty Tea
With a rich 300-year legacy of cultivating oolong teas, Taiwan has earned a prestigious reputation as a producer of refined, luxurious oolongs, such as the renowned Oriental Beauty Tea—also known as Champagne Oolong. This organic oolong, grown in Hsinchu County, exudes the delicate aroma of wildflowers and captivates with complex tasting notes of passionfruit, orange blossom, plum, and cherrywood.
Taiwan’s subtropical climate, lying along the Tropic of Cancer, offers ideal conditions for tea cultivation. Its humidity, mist-laden air, and diverse elevations foster a thriving tea landscape, especially for oolongs. While tea production dates back to the early 1700s in Nantou County, the mid-1800s marked a turning point when tea cultivars were introduced from Wuyi in Fujian Province, solidifying Taiwan’s tea industry.
In response to global competition in the latter 20th century, Taiwan specialized in oolongs, with Bao Chong, Oriental Beauty (bai hao), and High Mountain (gao shan) oolongs achieving global recognition. Influenced by 50 years of Japanese rule (1895–1945), Taiwan incorporated Japanese agricultural methods, which further refined its tea production practices.
Today, Taiwan’s tea culture flourishes through the artful gongfu cha, a traditional, intricate style of tea preparation that elevates the oolong experience and celebrates its cultural heritage. This devotion to craft has made oolong tea a cherished part of Taiwanese life and an emblem of its tea artistry.
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Description
How to Prepare Oriental Beauty Tea:
- 4 grams of tea per 8oz (240 ml) of fresh water
- Bring fresh water to 195 degreesF
- Steep tea for 4 minutes in a strainer that allows the leaves to fully expand
- Good for 3 or 4 infusions. With each infusion, the flavor profile will change, and you may taste different notes
Pairing Recommendations
- Flaky light fish, basmati rice
- Fresh fruits-pears, white peaches
- Almonds, cashews
- Deserts – Baklava, Crème Brule
Caffeine level
Medium-High – An 8-ounce (230-ml) cup of white tea generally contains between 50 and 75 mg of caffeine
Tea Origin
Hsinchu, Taiwan
Quantity
28grams/1oz
56grams/2oz
Additional information
| Amount | 28 Grams, 56 Grams |
|---|
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I've tried several tea blends from this company and I have to say that I was not only very pleased with the tea's EXCEPTIONAL smell, quality and taste, the packaging and presentation is fantastic! I highly recommend their tea products!
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I happened to be passing by the Symphony of Leaves pop-up shop in downtown Atlanta today on my birthday, when Renee invited me in for a cup of tea. I’m not a big tea drinker, but as today is my birthday, I decided to go in to the kind request. I had maybe the most delicious cup of tea I’ve ever had. It was naturally sweet and not bitter. Reneé, explained to me how ethically and wonderfully sourced and paid out from the bottom to the top the production process was for Symphony of leaves. I highly recommend this tea. Reneé was as genuine and nice as any business owner could be. I hope to see this brand of tea succeed!
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