Oriental Beauty, även känt under namn som Bai Hao, Dong Fang Mei Ren och Wu Se Cha, härstammar från Hsin Chu i nordvästra Taiwan. Detta te är inte bara en ikon inom oolong-tevärlden utan har också blivit flitigt kopierat både i andra delar av Taiwan och i Kina. Autentisk Bai Hao skördas under maj och juni, efter att tebladen har blivit angripna av dvärgstriten Jacobiaca formosana Paoli, a small insect whose bite triggers a reaction in the leaves, giving the tea its characteristic nutmeg flavour. It is this natural process that makes Bai Hao so unique.
The beautiful tea leaves, containing a significant proportion of white buds, are a delight to the eye and make for a delicate infusion. The flavour is multifaceted, with hints of honey, a hint of dark fruit and a subtle spiciness. The smooth, rounded flavour develops harmoniously and lingers for a long time, making the tea an experience that lasts long after the cup is emptied.
Grown on Hsin-Chu's high altitude, scenic plantations with cultivator Qingxin Dapa, who has a long tradition in oolong tea production, this tea is a perfect choice for those seeking a rich and sophisticated tea experience. The harvest we offer is from summer 2024.
