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The Dealer's Choice

Sale price:$166.00 Regular price: $175.00
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Jin Xuan Oolong + Red Oolong + 1 x Faircup + 2 x Glass Tea Cups (Limited Release)

A little something for a tea lover, or a treat for yourself.

Not sure where to start with Taiwanese oolong? We'll make the call for you.

We've picked two of our go-to teas: Jin Xuan, also known as Milky Oolong, for its smooth and creamy character, and Red Oolong, a surprisingly sweet and honeyed tea that's especially good as a summer cold brew. Two very different teas, both worth getting to know.

 

What's inside The Dealer's Choice

1. Jin Xuan Oolong 70g
Smooth, creamy and comforting. Often nicknamed Milky Oolong for its naturally creamy character, Jin Xuan is an easy introduction to Taiwanese oolong. It's also one of our personal favourites and a tea we keep coming back to.

2. Red Oolong 70g
If you've visited Taiwan, you might have spotted Red Oolong popping up everywhere. We first tried it by chance at a restaurant in Taitung and were surprised by its naturally sweet, fruity and honeyed flavour, making it a great one to keep in the fridge over summer.

3. Best-selling Hammered Glass Faircup 200ml
Made from high-grade borosilicate glass, this lightweight, durable and heat-resistant faircup is ideal for Gongfu-style brewing, including with boiling water.

With a 200ml capacity, it's a comfortable size for everyday brewing and sharing tea. The hand-hammered texture catches the light beautifully, while the clean rim and sharp spout make pouring smooth and easy.

The specs

  • Style | Hammered glass

  • Material | High-grade borosilicate glass

  • Craft | Partly handcrafted, partly machine-made

  • Capacity | 200ml

  • Weight | 135g

  • Dimensions | Ø 6.5 × H 9cm

  • Origin | China

4. 2 × Glass Tea Cups
Two simple glass cups to complete your tea setup. Perfect for sharing a brew, or keeping both for yourself. We won't judge.

→ Read our Studio Journal to learn more about Taiwanese tea and Gongfu-style brewing.



1. Gongfu Style
| Tea-to-water ratio 6g : 100ml
Our recommended way to brew oolong: use a gaiwan or small Chinese teapot. This gives you more control over the taste, unlocking complex layers across 7–8 brews from the same leaves.

2. Western Teapot | Tea-to-water ratio 1g : 100ml
Perfect for sharing: use a standard teapot and steep for 6–8 minutes. Its generous size lets the leaves fully unfurl, giving you one smooth, comforting brew to share.

3. Mug (Grandpa Style) | Tea-to-water ratio 1g : 100ml
Perfect for a lazy afternoon: toss the leaves straight into your mug and add hot water. Start sipping after around 3 minutes as the leaves unfurl and settle at the bottom. Once you reach the lower third of your cup, simply top up with hot water and keep brewing.

When To Drink Your Tea
All oolong contains caffeine, but everyone reacts differently. We recommend enjoying your brew from morning to early afternoon, ideally after a meal.
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Water Temperature

  • For ball-shaped oolong: use 100°C water, or 95°C if your kettle has temperature control.
  • For strip-shaped oolong: use slightly cooler water, around 90°C.
  • Play with the water temperature and brewing time to find the cup you love most.

For a full brewing guide, please check our Studio Journal.

"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.