Rare Orchid

Tea Repertoire

Op. 126

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Type: OOLONG TEA

Tea Type: Oolong Tea

Tea Region: Wuyi Mountain, Fujian Province, China

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Clear, golden-amber coloured liquor.
Aroma: Three main aroma groups are noted - Roasted, toasty (baked bread, vanilla, caramel), floral (orange blossom) and fruity notes (peach, nectarine).
Flavour: Warm, sweet, lightly roasted flavour (baked brioche, buttery, vanilla) is in a perfect balance with honeyed floral (rose, gardenia) and fruity flavours (honeydew melon, peach).
Mouthfeel: Well-rounded, smooth, mellow liquor with a silky mouthfeel. Lingering sweet finish.

Brewing Guidance

Measure 1g of tea per 100ml water. Boil water to 90℃. Steep for 4-5 minutes.

Reference: Op. 126

Tips for Tea Connoisseurs

Rare Orchid, also known as "Qi Lan" in Mandarin Chinese, is a fragrant oolong tea from Wuyi mountain, Fujian Province, China, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its pristine natural beauty. Our Rare Orchid Oolong Tea, made from tender spring leaves of Qi Lan cultivar benefited from sweet mountain spring water and mineral rich soil of Wuyi Mountain, has been lightly roasted to create a highly aromatic and wonderfully balanced infusion.

Baked to perfection, Rare Orchid Oolong offers an infusion that harmoniously blends a fragrant floral note with lightly baked (buttery, brioche and vanilla) and sweet, juicy, fruity flavours (honeydew melon, peach). The liquor is so gentle and smooth with a silky mouthfeel, while the floral sweetness lingers long on the palate.

A gentle, delicate beauty that will be much appreciated by oolong tea connoisseurs.

As with all the teas, oolong tea also offers us health benefits to increase our sense of well-being. Several studies indicate that oolong tea is a rich source of antioxidant polyphenols and it may well be just as beneficial as green tea to promote weight loss and cardiovascular health by reducing high blood pressure and cholesterol.

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