2025 Taiwanese (bug bitten) Oolong ‘Mrs Guru’s favourite Oolong Tea’

Description This bug-bitten Oolong comes from Hsinchu County in northern Taiwan, a region stretching from the west coast into the island’s mountainous interior. The area’s high humidity and persistent fog create ideal conditions for growing complex, aromatic oolongs. No pesticides are used in this garden. Leafhoppers are allowed to feed naturally on the tea leaves, triggering a chemical response within the leaf that produces the tea’s distinctive and highly prized flavour. The dry leaves release a honey-sweet, herbal aroma. Brewed, the liquor is smooth, clean, and lightly textured. On the palate, honey sweetness and herbal notes are immediately noticeable, followed by a long, lingering aftertaste. If left to steep a little longer, a delicate grapefruit-like bitterness develops, adding intrigue and depth to the session. A rare Taiwanese Oolong that rewards careful brewing, combining natural sweetness, herbal complexity, and a uniquely expressive character—a must-try for Oolong enthusiasts. Origin: Hsinchu County, Taiwan Harvest: Spring 2025 Style: Oolong (Bug-Bitten / Insect-affected) Processing: Traditional Taiwanese, lightly roasted Notes: Honey, herbs, clean, smooth, long aftertaste! Learn how to brew Oolong, Chinese method on our Blog