Osmanthus Oolong — Bamboo Mountain Spring 2026

Delicately floral and naturally creamy, this handpicked Jin Xuan Oolong from Bamboo Mountain is gently enhanced with fragrant osmanthus blossoms, offering a refined, aromatic cup with a soft, lingering sweetness.

 

**Origin & Craft**

This lot is produced by Mr. Chen, an experienced tea farmer dedicated to traditional cultivation and careful hand processing.

Grown on the misty slopes of Bamboo Mountain in Nantou, Taiwan, our tea is from a garden elevated at 500–600 metres. Warm days and cool mountain air create ideal conditions for slow leaf development and nuanced flavour.

 

-Farmer Mr. Chen

-Region Bamboo Mt., Nantou, Taiwan

-Garden Location Bamboo Mountain

-Altitude 500–600m

 

**Leaf & Harvest**

 

Crafted from the renowned **Jin Xuan cultivar (TTES No.12)—celebrated for its naturally creamy, milky character—this tea is handpicked during the prized Spring harvest (April 2026).

 

– Cultivar Jin Xuan (TTES.12).

-Single Tree Reference: TTES.12

-Tree Age 20–30 years.

-Harvest Season Spring (April), 2026

-Picking Method: Hand-picked

 

**Processing & Profile**

This tea is lightly processed to preserve its freshness and natural sweetness:

 

-Oxidation 15%

-Roast Level 1 (very light)

 

A subtle addition of ~3% dried osmanthus flowers and natural osmanthus flavouring enhances the tea’s inherent floral tones without overpowering its character.

 

 

**Tasting Notes**

 

-Aroma: Soft cream, fresh orchid, honeyed apricot, osmanthus blossom

-Liquor: Pale golden-green, bright and clear

-Taste: Silky and smooth with gentle milky notes, layered with delicate peachy florals and a light, honeyed finish

-Mouthfeel: Clean, rounded, and lightly creamy

 

**Why We Love It**

 

This tea balances the natural buttery smoothness of Jin Xuan with the elegant floral lift of osmanthus. The result is a beautifully composed oolong—light, aromatic, and effortlessly drinkable.

 

Perfect for both seasoned Oolong drinkers and those exploring Taiwanese teas for the first time.

 

**Brewing Guide**

 

**Gongfu Style (Recommended):**

– Tea: 5g

– Water: 90–95°C

– Infusion: 20–40 seconds, increasing gradually

– Reinfusions: 5–7

 

**Western Style:**

– Tea: 2–3g per 250ml

– Water: 90°C

– Time: 2–3 minutes