06 Oriental Beauty
Also known as Bai Hao Oolong, this rare Taiwanese tea brews a luminous amber-red cup with notes of honey, ripe fruit, and a lingering natural sweetness. Aromatic and expressive, it’s smooth on the palate and memorable long after the last sip.
This tea is for you if…
You want a tea that feels special, both in flavour and intention. This is the one you serve when you want to impress without overexplaining. It’s naturally sweet and aromatic, with layers of honey, ripe fruit, and gentle florals, and a smooth mouthfeel that stays clean and elegant from the first sip to the last.
The story behind Oriental Beauty
Before harvest, the leaves are gently bitten by tiny leafhoppers. In response, the plant triggers a natural defense mechanism, releasing aromatic compounds to attract the insect’s natural predators. This biological reaction transforms the leaf’s chemistry, removing bitterness and replacing it with a signature honeyed sweetness.
This process can’t be forced. Because leafhoppers only appear under specific conditions, growers must avoid pesticides entirely, making each harvest small and unpredictable. It’s an accidental beauty, shaped by nature rather than design. Legend has it that this highly expressive tea was later served to British royalty, who admired its elegant character and named it Oriental Beauty.
Tip: For strip-shaped oolong, try brewing at around 90°C to gently bring out its delicate floral and honeyed character.
New to oolong? No worries.
Our packaging is designed with oolong newbies in mind, making it easy to get started with a simple brewing guide and paper tea scoop. It also makes a lovely gift for tea-loving friends.
Technical Profile
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Oriental Beauty Oolong | 東方美人（白毫烏龍・蜜香型）
- Oxidation | 50–60% (High)
- Roasting | 0% (Unroasted)
- Origin | Emei, Taiwan
- Altitude | 300-400 m +
- Variety | Qing Xin Da Mao
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Weight | 30g
✦ Complimentary tins for the first 20 orders ✦
New to oolong? Read our Tea 101 to learn more about the world of oolong.
"Oolong tea with a gentle lift. For calm, focused moments."
Why try oolong?
Gentle caffeine
Gentle lift, no crash
L-theanine
For calm and focused moments
Naturally sweet
Smooth, naturally sweet flavour. No sugar needed.
Complex flavour
From milky and floral to nutty and honey-sweet
Our oolong
We source our teas directly from fifth-generation tea makers in Taiwan, with tea-making knowledge passed down since 1880.
We taste every tea we sell and select them in small batches, so there’s always something we’re genuinely excited to share.
The origin
Taiwan is one of the world's most important oolong-producing regions.
Its mountains, misty climate and rich soils create the conditions for growing tea with depth and variety. From high-mountain oolongs to traditional roasted teas, Taiwan has developed a tea culture all its own.
Oolong Tea 101
We know trying gongfu-style brewing and learning more about tea can feel a little intimidating. We’ve been there, and that’s why we’re preparing a Oolong Tea 101 Tea Table at our studio.
We’ll cover the basics of brewing with a gaiwan and Chinese teapot, some tea knowledge and science, how to taste and notice the differences between each brew, and how to choose the right oolong for your palate.
By the end, you’ll have more confidence brewing oolong your way and a better idea of what you like.