Jinxuan Milk Oolong

金萱乌龙

Harvest
May 2024

Origin
Alishan, Taiwan

Jinxuan is the name of the varietal of oolong from Taiwan commonly known as “milk oolong.” As you might guess, the name comes from the fact that true Jinxuan is naturally and unmistakably creamy. 

Our Jinxuan comes from a small, high altitude tea farm in the towering Alishan Mountain range of Taiwan. This varietal is indigenous to the area, favouring the cool climate of the mountains where the tea trees are covered in cloud and mist all year round. These conditions bring out the full character of this varietal, producing a tea that is vibrant, full bodied and sweet.

Unlike many “milk oolongs” available on the market, this is real Jin Xuan, meaning that it does not have anything artificial added to make it taste more creamy. On top of that, this is the best Jin Xuan we have ever tasted!  

As promised, this tea drinks like steamed milk – It has a buttery and full mouthfeel that tastes like vanilla cookies and sweet cream. The combination of its slight dustiness and palate-coating density is so enjoyable, it is a tea that keeps you wanting more of it. Its clean, floral finish reminds us of freshly washed cotton. 

We can’t think of a tea that references more sweet and comforting things. This oolong will last through many infusions, becoming more and more impressively and pleasingly milky. 

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