Ever inventive, skilled grafting of a high-grade Tieguanyin oolong cultivar with the early-spring harvest Huang Jin Gui cultivar created this aromatic and luscious offering - Golden Jade. The successful graft and propagation of this tea in the not too distant past has resulted in the wonderful taste of a Tieguanyin earlier in the spring season. Lot #5.
Lot Notes. The leaf is medium size, beautifully shaped and it offers a very fresh & pleasing aroma. Leaf color is bright green as it is low oxidized. The tea maker is the same supplier from whom we purchase our various Tieguanyin oolongs.
Tea Facts. This tea is a hybrid - created by grafting the roots of one varietal with the stem and leaves of another. This lot was grown in the AnXi Region of Fujian Province. Farm is located at about 800 meters. Lot was harvested in April 2025.
Tasting Notes. Made with a deft hand - the natural aroma of the Tieguanyin cultivar has been preserved and is pronounced as the leaves come early in the season. Cups to a full-body that is naturally floral and lush, delivering a wonderful note that will linger. Tea is slow to overstep, maintaining a very balanced cup that is more naturally flavored than traditional Tieguanyins.
Brewing Suggestions. Bring water to a boil. We suggest 3-4 grams per 6-8 ounces of water. Rinse the leaves briefly, pour water off and re-infuse and steep for 2 minutes and taste. The leaves can steep for longer periods for more varied flavors. These leaves will steep multiple times.
SKU: O-HGY-30-5
Oolong Tea
Add 30 seconds for each successive steep — flavors evolve.
Oolong leaves are large. Once plucked, they are either rolled and lightly oxidized (Tieguanyin style) or are long and crafted to a reddish-brown color (Dan Cong style).
Tieguanyin is shades of green, almost blue. Its infusion opens to an aroma of lilies of the valley with a mouthfeel of gentle vegetal notes as it develops into a buttery, floral finish. Dan Cong is aromas of brown sugar and candied fruit. The mouthfeel is strong and full-bodied with a sweet, refreshing finish. In steeping, first rinse the leaves briefly to awaken them. This steep can be enjoyed for aroma. The second steep releases precious flavors. Multiple steeps are the norm for oolongs as they are complex and layered.