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Oolong Tea

As a category, oolong tea occupies the entire spectrum between green and black. Produced from tea leaves that have undergone partial enzymatic oxidation, oolongs vary by leaf varietal, style of crafting, and region, creating a broad range of flavor and aroma profiles.

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  • A white dish containing dry Formosa oolong tea leaves. An orange circle in the bottom left corner reads
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    Tung Ting, Mi Xiang

    $31.00

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    Tung Ting, Mi Xiang

    A white dish containing dry Formosa oolong tea leaves. An orange circle in the bottom left corner reads
    A white dish containing dry Formosa oolong tea leaves. An orange circle in the bottom left corner reads
    A top-down photo of brewed Formosa oolong tea leaves in a gaiwan.
    Two small teacups of Formosa oolong tea, with a gaiwan in the background on the left and a glass server on the right.
    From left to right, a gaiwan, two teacups, and a glass server. The teacups and server have Formosa oolong tea in them.
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    $6.00

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    漢字 蜜香凍頂烏龍

    origin Nantou County, Taiwan

    craft qing xiang, mi xiang

    flavor notes honey, fruity, smooth

    漢字 蜜香凍頂烏龍

    origin Nantou County, Taiwan

    craft qing xiang, mi xiang

    flavor notes honey, fruity, smooth

    A descendent of oolong varieties taken from Jian'ou in China's Fujian Province, Tung Ting was brought to the eponymous central Taiwan mountain in the mid-1800s. Its name means "frozen summit", in reference to what was, at the time, one of the highest elevation tea gardens in Taiwan. Today, tea is... →


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    Osmanthus Oolong

    $25.00

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    Osmanthus Oolong

    A white dish containing dry Formosa oolong tea leaves and yellow osmanthus flowers.
    A white dish containing dry Formosa oolong tea leaves and yellow osmanthus flowers.
    A triangular tea bag with a red label sits on a small white dish, with a gold ribbon reading
    A top-down photo of brewed Formosa oolong tea leaves and yellow osmanthus flowers in a gaiwan.
    Two small teacups of Formosa oolong tea, with a gaiwan in the background on the left and a glass server on the right.
    From left to right, a gaiwan, two teacups, and a glass server. The teacups and server have Formosa oolong tea in them.
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    $6.00

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    漢字 桂花烏龍

    origin Taiwan & China

    craft blended

    flavor notes floral, tropical, bright

    漢字 桂花烏龍

    origin Taiwan & China

    craft blended

    flavor notes floral, tropical, bright

    Osmanthus Oolong is to Taiwan as jasmine green tea is to China: a beloved classic with an equally captivating combination of floral aroma and rich tea taste. However, while jasmine is delicate and ethereal, tropical osmanthus flowers offer a decidedly juicier taste, with an irresistibly fruity and honey-like profile. Osmanthus flowers are... →


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    Tung Ting Ginseng

    $25.00

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    Tung Ting Ginseng

    A white dish containing dry Formosa oolong tea leaves and pieces of ginseng.
    A white dish containing dry Formosa oolong tea leaves and pieces of ginseng.
    A top-down photo of brewed Formosa oolong tea leaves in a gaiwan.
    Two small teacups of Formosa oolong tea, with a gaiwan in the background on the left and a glass server on the right.
    From left to right, a gaiwan, two teacups, and a glass server. The teacups and server have Formosa oolong tea in them.
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    $6.00

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    漢字 凍頂人參

    origin Nantou County, Taiwan

    craft blended

    flavor notes floral, vegetal, herbaceous

    漢字 凍頂人參

    origin Nantou County, Taiwan

    craft blended

    flavor notes floral, vegetal, herbaceous

    We make our own tea blends only if we feel the combination does not detract from the tea's natural character. Ginseng root pairs especially well with our winter harvested Tung Ting. A descendent of oolong varieties taken from Jian'ou in China's Fujian Province, Tung Ting was brought to the eponymous... →


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    Tung Ting, Dark Roast

    $14.00

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    Tung Ting, Dark Roast

    A white dish containing dry Formosa oolong tea leaves.
    A white dish containing dry Formosa oolong tea leaves.
    A top-down photo of brewed Formosa oolong tea leaves in a gaiwan.
    Two small teacups of Formosa oolong tea, with a gaiwan in the background on the left and a glass server on the right.
    From left to right, a gaiwan, two teacups, and a glass server. The teacups and server have Formosa oolong tea in them.
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    $6.00

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    漢字 炭焙凍頂烏龍

    origin Nantou County, Taiwan

    craft qing xiang, roasted

    flavor notes toffee, brown sugar, cream

    漢字 炭焙凍頂烏龍

    origin Nantou County, Taiwan

    craft qing xiang, roasted

    flavor notes toffee, brown sugar, cream

    Each year, a portion of our winter harvest Tung Ting is set aside to be roasted to a greater degree than most Formosa oolongs. The process darkens the tea to create a rich and sweet tea that is smooth and fragrant. The sweetness of our winter crop Tung Ting from... →


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    Tung Ting

    $14.00

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    Tung Ting

    A white dish containing dry Formosa oolong tea leaves.
    A white dish containing dry Formosa oolong tea leaves.
    A top-down photo of brewed Formosa oolong tea leaves in a gaiwan.
    Two small teacups of Formosa oolong tea, with a gaiwan in the background on the left and a glass server on the right.
    From left to right, a gaiwan, two teacups, and a glass server. The teacups and server have Formosa oolong tea in them.
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    $6.00

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    漢字 凍頂烏龍

    origin Nantou County, Taiwan

    craft qing xiang

    flavor notes floral, vegetal, bright

    漢字 凍頂烏龍

    origin Nantou County, Taiwan

    craft qing xiang

    flavor notes floral, vegetal, bright

    A descendent of oolong varieties taken from Jian'ou in China's Fujian Province, Tung Ting was brought to the eponymous central Taiwan mountain in the mid-1800s. Its name means "frozen summit", in reference to what was, at the time, one of the highest elevation tea gardens in Taiwan. Today, tea is... →


  • A white dish containing dry Tieguanyin tea leaves. A red ribbon in the top right corner reads “Red Label Collection”
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    Dark Roast Tieguanyin

    $31.00

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    Dark Roast Tieguanyin

    A white dish containing dry Tieguanyin tea leaves. A red ribbon in the top right corner reads “Red Label Collection”
    A white dish containing dry Tieguanyin tea leaves. A red ribbon in the top right corner reads “Red Label Collection”
    A top-down photo of brewed Tieguanyin tea leaves in a gaiwan.
    Two small teacups of Tieguanyin tea, with a gaiwan in the background on the left and a glass server on the right.
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    $12.00

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    漢字 特級猴王鐵觀音

    origin Anxi County, Fujian

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes toffee, golden raisin, floral

    漢字 特級猴王鐵觀音

    origin Anxi County, Fujian

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes toffee, golden raisin, floral

    Harvested in Anxi County, Fujian Province in the springtime, the leaf is 30% oxidized, first by bruising the leaves in a bamboo drum and then allowing them to rest and gradually wither. The rest time enables the conversion of catechins into bioflavonoids while enriching the color of the liquor. We... →


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    Monkey Picked (Daily) Tieguanyin

    $16.00

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    Monkey Picked (Daily) Tieguanyin

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    A white dish containing dry Tieguanyin tea leaves.
    A top-down photo of brewed Tieguanyin tea leaves in a gaiwan.
    Two small teacups of Tieguanyin tea, with a gaiwan in the background on the left and a glass server on the right.
    From left to right, a gaiwan, two teacups, and a glass server. The teacups and server have Tieguanyin tea in them.
    A map of China highlighting Fujian province. There is a red dot on Anxi county

    $6.00

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    漢字 猴王鐵觀音

    origin Anxi County, Fujian

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes nutty, smooth, floral

    漢字 猴王鐵觀音

    origin Anxi County, Fujian

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes nutty, smooth, floral

    We're renaming our "Daily Tieguanyin" to "Monkey Picked Tieguanyin"; the package you receive may be labeled with either of these names. A solid everyday Anxi oolong, our Monkey Picked Tieguanyin (formerly Daily Tieguanyin) is rich, mid-oxidized, and fired slightly higher, hearkening back to a more traditional style of tea craftsmanship.... →


  • A white dish containing dry Phoenix oolong tea leaves. A red ribbon in the top right corner reads “Red Label Collection”
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    Persimmon Blossom (Ya Sai)

    $72.00

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    Persimmon Blossom (Ya Sai)

    A white dish containing dry Phoenix oolong tea leaves. A red ribbon in the top right corner reads “Red Label Collection”
    A white dish containing dry Phoenix oolong tea leaves. A red ribbon in the top right corner reads “Red Label Collection”
    A top-down photo of brewed Phoenix oolong tea leaves in a gaiwan.
    Two small teacups of Phoenix oolong tea, with a gaiwan in the background on the left and a glass server on the right.
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    $12.00

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    漢字 柿花香(鴨屎香)鳳凰單叢

    origin Wudong, Guangdong

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes asian pear, honey, orchard fruit

    漢字 柿花香(鴨屎香)鳳凰單叢

    origin Wudong, Guangdong

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes asian pear, honey, orchard fruit

    The Phoenix Mountain range historically has been isolated from the rest of Guangzhou due to its remote location and harsh terrain, resulting in the development of distinctly unique tea varieties and traditions. In particular, this persimmon blossom tea was so rare and so desirable that farmers took to calling it... →


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    Ao Fu Hou

    $68.00

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    Ao Fu Hou

    A white dish containing dry Phoenix oolong tea leaves.
    A white dish containing dry Phoenix oolong tea leaves.
    A top-down photo of brewed pu-erh tea leaves in a gaiwan.
    Two small teacups of Phoenix oolong tea, with a gaiwan in the background on the left and a glass server on the right.
    From left to right, a gaiwan, two teacups, and a glass server. The teacups and server have Phoenix oolong tea in them.
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    $6.00

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    漢字 凹富後鳳凰單叢

    origin Danhu, Guangdong

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes apricot, honey, cinnamon

    漢字 凹富後鳳凰單叢

    origin Danhu, Guangdong

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes apricot, honey, cinnamon

    Cultivated outside the village of Danhu (just down the mountain from famed Wudong, the source of our other Phoenix oolongs), Ao Fu Hou is a rare and lesser-known dancong variety with a truly exceptional taste. Its humble name, a transliteration to Mandarin from the local dialect for 凹堀後 or 塌堀後, roughly translates to "behind the dip" or... →


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    Song Zhong

    $54.00

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    Song Zhong

    A white dish containing dry Phoenix oolong tea leaves.
    A white dish containing dry Phoenix oolong tea leaves.
    A top-down photo of brewed Phoenix oolong tea leaves in a gaiwan.
    Two small teacups of Phoenix oolong tea, with a gaiwan in the background on the left and a glass server on the right.
    From left to right, a gaiwan, two teacups, and a glass server. The teacups and server have Phoenix oolong tea in them.
    A map of China highlighting Guangdong province. There is a red dot on Wudong

    $6.00

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    漢字 宋種鳳凰單叢

    origin Wudong, Guangdong

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes peach, floral, brown sugar

    漢字 宋種鳳凰單叢

    origin Wudong, Guangdong

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes peach, floral, brown sugar

    Song Zhong traces its origins back to the waning days of the Southern Song Dynasty. Locals on Phoenix Mountain tell of the last Song Emperor's flight from the invading Mongols. Tired and thirsty, the emperor was restored with tea brewed from the leaves of a Phoenix Mountain oolong. Today, Song... →


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    Xing Ren Xiang (Almond)

    $38.00

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    Xing Ren Xiang (Almond)

    A white dish containing dry Phoenix oolong tea leaves.
    A white dish containing dry Phoenix oolong tea leaves.
    A top-down photo of brewed Phoenix oolong tea leaves in a gaiwan.
    Two small teacups of Phoenix oolong tea, with a gaiwan in the background on the left and a glass server on the right.
    From left to right, a gaiwan, two teacups, and a glass server. The teacups and server have Phoenix oolong tea in them.
    A map of China highlighting Guangdong province. There is a red dot on Wudong

    $6.00

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    漢字 杏仁香鳳凰單叢

    origin Wudong, Guangdong

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes almond, aromatic, smooth

    漢字 杏仁香鳳凰單叢

    origin Wudong, Guangdong

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes almond, aromatic, smooth

    “Xin Ren Xiang” is often translated as "Almond Fragrance," though the aromatic character of the tea is quite floral, more akin to almond blossoms. As with our entire selection of Phoenix oolongs, Xin Ren Xiang was harvested from a 950+ meter grove on Wudong Mountain. This renowned cultivar is an authentic... →


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    Mi Lan Xiang (Honey Orchid)

    $28.00

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    Mi Lan Xiang (Honey Orchid)

    A white dish containing dry Phoenix oolong tea leaves.
    A white dish containing dry Phoenix oolong tea leaves.
    A top-down photo of brewed Phoenix oolong tea leaves in a gaiwan.
    Two small teacups of Phoenix oolong tea, with a gaiwan in the background on the left and a glass server on the right.
    From left to right, a gaiwan, two teacups, and a glass server. The teacups and server have Phoenix oolong tea in them.
    A map of China highlighting Guangdong province. There is a red dot on Wudong

    $6.00

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    漢字 蜜蘭香鳳凰單叢

    origin Wudong, Guangdong

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes lychee, honey, floral

    漢字 蜜蘭香鳳凰單叢

    origin Wudong, Guangdong

    craft nong xiang

    flavor notes lychee, honey, floral

    Mi Lan Xiang is our most popular Phoenix Oolong.  We usually see raised eyebrows from those trying this tea for the first time, shocked by the captivating natural fruitiness of this style. Descended from a long line of Phoenix Shui Xian tea trees, Mi Lan Xiang means "Honey Orchid Fragrance."... →


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