ORANGE BLOSSOM OOLONG LOOSE TEA
MEDIUM-STRONG
Bold, citrusy florals balanced with a clean, lightly oxidized oolong; a beautifully perfumed tea to complement the spring.
| Orange Blossom Oolong Loose Tea - 1oz/28g |
$8.95 |
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| Orange Blossom Oolong Loose Tea - 2oz/56g |
$16.95 |
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| Orange Blossom Oolong Loose Tea - 4oz/113g |
$30.45 |
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| Orange Blossom Oolong Loose Tea - 8oz/227g |
$49.4610% off |
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| Orange Blossom Oolong Loose Tea - 16oz/454g |
$89.9610% off |
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SOURCED, BLENDED AND PACKAGED IN-HOUSE
PRICES LISTED IN CANADIAN DOLLARS (CAD)
This tea is grown in Anxi, a county of the Fujian province in China - it's lightly oxidized, allowing its herbal and buttery notes to mingle with the bright zest of orange blossom.
“Orange blossom” refers to the flower of the bitter orange, from which neroli is also derived. Orange blossom's aromatics are comparable to orange zest mixed with jasmine.
Recommended for fans of Poet’s Blend, Magnolia Oolong, Milk Oolong, Hairy Crab Oolong, or Tin Kuan Yin.
Smells distinctly of uncapped orange blossom water or neroli, a warm, floral and citrusy aroma with a touch of spice. Orange blossom can be described as somewhere between bitter orange zest and jasmine.
The taste blends the naturally floral and green notes of this Fujian oolong with the warm, citrusy and floral orange blossom.
Opening with florals, a buttery mouthfeel, and herbaceous and fresh notes: basil, sage, snap pea and melon. Topped with high notes of neroli, jasmine, orange, cinnamon and orchid. There’s a light bitterness, like fresh edible flowers on a green salad.
Ingredients: oolong tea (China), orange blossom flowers, natural flavouring
| Caffeine | Caffeinated |
|---|---|
| Cup Strength | Medium-Strong |
| Origin | China |
| Tea Format | Loose Tea |
| Type | Oolong |
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Steeping the Best (Guide)
Different types of teas should be steeped according to certain times and water temperatures to bring out their best flavours. Use this guide as a starting point, and then experiment until you find the perfect brewing method for your favourite tea.
Based on approximately one level teaspoon (2.5 g) of loose tea or one tea bag per 6-8 ounce (180-240 mL) cup. For stronger flavour, add more tea. Brewing for longer may increase the strength of the tea, but will likely also cause bitterness.
Tea Bags vs. Loose Tea
While our tea bags and loose tea are crafted to match the same flavour profile, there are discernable effects between the two formats. Namely, the leaves inside tea bags is milled, making it much finer and a quicker brew, while loose tea can take a couple minutes longer to steep. Tea bags are very convenient, but loose tea can be more visually appealing and brewed with a reusable infuser.
- Tea bags: steep for 3 - 4 minutes
- Loose tea: steep for 4 - 5 minutes
General Steeping Temperatures
The table included here shows some general guidelines for steeping different kinds of tea. Be mindful that some teas, even two from the same category, will brew differently than others. In particular, our green-black blends will often have different ratios of green and black teas - the more green-leaning ones should be brewed at a lower temperature range. Experimentation is highly encouraged, as tea is very much a matter of personal taste.
Puerh and oolong teas are often steeped multiple times for a shorter period of time in smaller brewing vessels. This method creates a curious exploration of the tea as it unfurls, developing new flavours with each subsequent brew - often making for great social conversation.
If you're unsure, try steeping in the middle range for your tea type. If the result is too bitter, steep at a lower temperature or for a shorter time. If the result is flat, try a higher temperature.