Bai Ho Oolong Tea – Oriental Beauty Loose Leaf Tea

About This Tea

Bai Ho Oolong (Oriental Beauty) is one of Taiwan's most celebrated and luxurious oolong teas, renowned for its unique production method and extraordinary flavor profile. This rare tea is cultivated in the highlands of Taiwan, where a 300-year legacy of oolong craftsmanship has earned the island its prestigious reputation for producing some of the world's finest partially oxidized teas.

What makes Oriental Beauty truly exceptional is its relationship with the tiny green leafhopper insect. When these insects feed on the tea leaves, the plant responds by producing natural compounds that create the tea's signature honeyed sweetness and complex flavor. The leaves are then carefully hand-picked, withered under the sun, and oxidized to approximately 60-70%—resulting in a tea that displays a stunning array of colors (white, green, yellow, red, and brown) and an unforgettable taste experience. Each batch is a testament to the harmony between nature, insect, and artisan.

Ingredients

• Taiwanese Oolong Tea: Premium partially oxidized tea leaves from Taiwan's highland tea gardens

Brewing Guide

• Water Temperature: 185–195°F (85–90°C)
• Tea Amount: 1–1.5 teaspoons per 8 oz cup
• Steeping Time: 3–5 minutes for first infusion
• Infusions: Can be steeped 5–7 times, increasing steeping time by 30 seconds with each infusion
• Best Practices: Use filtered or spring water for optimal flavor. Use a gaiwan or small teapot for traditional gongfu-style brewing to fully appreciate the tea's evolving character. Each infusion reveals new layers of flavor—don't stop at just one steep!

Tasting Notes

Bai Ho Oolong offers an extraordinarily complex and luxurious flavor profile:

• Honey: Pronounced natural honey sweetness that is the tea's signature characteristic
• Fruity: Ripe peach, apricot, and muscatel grape notes
• Floral: Delicate orchid and rose aromatics
• Spicy: Subtle cinnamon and warming spice undertones
• Malty: Rich, smooth malt notes reminiscent of fine cognac
• Creamy: Silky, luxurious mouthfeel with a long, lingering finish

The liquor is a brilliant amber-orange with exceptional clarity and depth. The aroma is intoxicating—honeyed, fruity, and floral—evoking the lush Taiwanese highlands where this tea is born. This is a tea to savor slowly, allowing each sip to reveal its many layers.

Health & Wellness Benefits

Oolong tea is celebrated for its balanced health-supportive properties, combining benefits of both green and black teas:

• High in Antioxidants: Rich in polyphenols and theaflavins that help combat free radicals and support cellular health
• Metabolism Support: May help support healthy metabolism and weight management
• Heart Health: May support cardiovascular wellness and healthy cholesterol levels
• Mental Clarity: Contains L-theanine, which promotes calm focus and mental alertness
• Digestive Health: May support healthy digestion and gut wellness
• Bone Health: Regular consumption may support bone density and strength
• Skin Health: Antioxidants may help promote healthy, radiant skin
• Moderate Caffeine: Contains approximately 30–50 mg of caffeine per cup—providing balanced energy without jitters

These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.