Oriental Beauty Tea
Dong Fang Mei Ren · Bai Hao Oolong
Oriental Beauty is a heavily oxidized Taiwanese oolong whose honeyed sweetness comes from leafhoppers nibbling the leaves before harvest.
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What does Oriental Beauty taste like?
Oriental Beauty is a heavily oxidized Taiwanese oolong whose honeyed sweetness comes from leafhoppers nibbling the leaves before harvest. The cup is rich and aromatic: ripe honey, muscat grape, and a warm spice undertone with a smooth, cooling finish. It is one of the most distinctive oolongs and often surprises drinkers expecting something floral.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Hsinchu, Taiwan
The leafhopper element is strongest in the Hsinchu area of northwestern Taiwan.
Island origin celebrated for high-mountain and roasted oolongs.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Oriental Beauty
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Oriental Beauty
Typical brewed serving
Oriental Beauty is a medium-caffeine oolong tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 30–50 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Oriental Beauty Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Oriental Beauty tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Oriental Beauty tea?
Oriental Beauty is a heavily oxidized Taiwanese oolong whose honeyed sweetness comes from leafhoppers nibbling the leaves before harvest. It is also known as Dong Fang Mei Ren and Bai Hao Oolong.
Does Oriental Beauty tea have caffeine?
Yes. Oriental Beauty is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 30–50 mg per brewed serving.
What does Oriental Beauty tea taste like?
Oriental Beauty is known for a profile led by Honeyed, Fruity, and Floral, with a medium body.
How do you brew Oriental Beauty tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 3–5 times.
Is Oriental Beauty tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Oriental Beauty; its profile centers on Honeyed, Fruity, and Floral.