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Oriental Beauty – also called Champagne Oolong – is one of Taiwan's most treasured teas, and top of my personal favourites.
Tiny leafhoppers nibble the leaves in summer, and the plant's response creates a natural honey-like aroma. The result is a sweet, tangy, fruity cup that sits somewhere between a green and a black tea.
Only small quantities are made each year, so enjoy it slowly – it'll give you 3 to 5 beautiful steeps.
How to prepare:
quantity: 12 - 13 g/l (approx. 3g per cup)
temperature: 80 C
brewing time: 3 to 4 minutes
Multiple infusion: can hold 3 to 5 steeps
Food pairing: fruit, desserts, puddings and spices such as garam masala, cumin and chili. Simply wonderful with duck
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Origin: Taiwan.
Oriental Beauty can only be made in summer, after small leafhoppers (Jacobiasca formosana) have bitten the young leaves. Because the gardens rely on these insects, they can't use pesticides – and only around 40% of the harvest makes the grade.
It's oxidised to about 80%, close to a black tea, so expect a rich amber cup with honey and ripe fruit notes. The best leaves show a mix of silvery-white tips and dark red-brown leaves.
Lovely with fruit, puddings and spiced dishes – and simply wonderful with duck.
Oriental Beauty – also called Champagne Oolong – is one of Taiwan's most treasured teas, and top of my personal favourites.
Tiny leafhoppers nibble the leaves in summer, and the plant's response creates a natural honey-like aroma. The result is a sweet, tangy, fruity cup that sits somewhere between a green and a black tea.
Only small quantities are made each year, so enjoy it slowly – it'll give you 3 to 5 beautiful steeps.
How to prepare:
quantity: 12 - 13 g/l (approx. 3g per cup)
temperature: 80 C
brewing time: 3 to 4 minutes
Multiple infusion: can hold 3 to 5 steeps
Food pairing: fruit, desserts, puddings and spices such as garam masala, cumin and chili. Simply wonderful with duck