Jin Xuan

Price range: $15 through $105

A classic full-bodied, creamy oolong. Sometimes called “milk oolong.” This pure unflavored oolong comes from Nantou Taiwan. The distinct creaminess in the aroma and on the palate derives only from components inherent in the particular tea plant combined with the skill of processing from its maker. Lactones are compounds found in tea leaves, but only the right combination of conditions will bring them out so prominently.

Origin: Taiwan

Oolong Tea

Oolong teas are made from distinct tea plant varietals grown primarily in China and Taiwan. Their unmistakable flavor profiles are based on growing region, individual farmers’ production methods, and complex, multi-layered processing techniques. Oolongs provide a wide scope of flavor profiles; sweet and fruity, woody and roasted, or green and fresh, all depending on the region and style of production. Not simply “somewhere between black and green tea", oolongs offer a world of exploration and pleasure.