Oriental Beauty

Country: Taiwan
Region: Hsin Chu
Aroma: Lycee, forest honey
Taste: Muscatel, aromatic apricots with honey undertones
Best time of day: Afternoon
Benefits: Improves skin, calms anxiety, reduces plaque, lowers blood pressure
Brew: 90°C   3g/250ml.   30s/50s/55s

This extraordinary Oriental Beauty tea is cultivated in just two distinct regions of Taiwan, with our particular offering hailing from the birthplace of this storied varietal - the verdant hills of Hsin Chu. The tea farmer and his sons, who have tended these prized tea bushes for generations, are rightfully proud of their tea's unique heritage and exceptional quality.

Harvested during the summer months, this 100% pesticide-free tea owes its remarkable sweetness to a unique natural phenomenon. As small insects called jassids delicately bite the tender leaves, the plant secretes a protective coating of natural sugars that begins to oxidize, imbuing the tea with its signature complexity and depth of flavour.

Masterful processing techniques are then employed to fully coax out and preserve these captivating natural sweetness and nuances. The result is a truly distinctive Oriental Beauty tea that tantalizes the senses with its honeyed richness, floral aromatics, and lingering, sophisticated finish.