Taste Profile

Aroma:
Dry leaves have a milky scent with floral undertones - like sweet cream, osmanthus or fresh butter. Once infused it becomes warm and lightly toasted with notes of steamed milk, orchid and sugarcane.

Higher-grade or mountain variants may also have vegetal and alpine floral highlights in the steam.

Taste:
Naturally sweet with a creamy character, this tea has notes of condensed milk, warm butter and fresh gardenia.

No added dairy - this is a characteristic of the Jinxuan cultivar and traditional processing. Some infusions project a light fruity edge (underripe peach or pear) while others project soft vegetal tones (sweetcorn or sugar snap peas) on later steeps. Flavor remains delicate and never becomes overly complex.

Mouthfeel:
This oolong is silky, round and coated, with soft mouthfeel and smooth transitions across the palate. It is neither thin nor heavy but has a fluffy, almost custard-like body that lends the tea creaminess.

There is virtually no bitterness and it leaves a light mouth-coating sensation without being dry.

Finish:
Aftertaste is clean, mellow with a sweet, buttery residue, and warm floral notes. The creaminess softens to floral-sugar notes as the liquor cools; some drinkers report a light honeydew or vanilla echo. That lingering effect is comfortable, light and pleasant.

Liquor colour:
A clear, pale golden infusion that becomes soft and aromatic over long steeping or higher temperatures. The clarity is achieved through light oxidation and careful rolling of the tea.

Lovely with:
Serve with delicate flavours such as shortbread, white chocolate or lychee. Also good with savory sweet snacks like lightly salted nuts or fruit tarts.

Great as a single herb for meditation or as a mellow afternoon tea. May be used as a creamy base for blending with other floral oolongs or soft fruit tisanes.

Common Questions

So what is Taiwan Jinxuan Oolong Tea?
Taiwan Jinxuan Oolong is a lightly oxidized tea from Taiwan in the 1980s, also known as "Milk Oolong." They use a special cultivar that produces a naturally creamy flavour and buttery mouthfeel.

This pure leaf oolong gets its nickname because no dairy or flavouring is added to it. Grown mainly in the highlands of central Taiwan, it has a clean mellow character with floral undertones and a silky texture.

Is it caffeinated?
It has moderate caffeine - less than black tea but more than green tea. The mild energy boost is not as strong as coffee.

Are there added flavours or sugars?
This version is made without milk flavoring, dairy derivatives, or sugar from Jinxuan cultivar leaves. This creates a creamy taste.

Does it get reheated?
Yes, reheat gently if the pre-brewed. avoid boiling. Or enjoy cold. Refrigerate immediately and consume within 24 hours.

How do I store it, and how long does it keep?
Seal tightly in a cold, dry, and away from light place. Best within 18-24 months for maximum aroma and flavour. Keep fresh in a tin or sealable pouch.