Jasmine Mei Shan Jin Xuan Oolong
Our fine Taiwanese Jasmine Oolong tea is crafted from leaves grown on Bamboo Mountain and Mei Shan, which are famous for their luxury Jin Xuan cultivar teas. This lovely high mountain oolong was scented with pure Taiwanese-grown jasmine flowers a total of three times for it’s aromatic true jasmine note. Taiwanese High Mountain oolongs are known for their crisp aroma and naturally silky mouthfeel. Once steeped, you will adore the fragrant jasmine aroma, it produces a clear golden liquor with a flavor that is light and refreshing.
Origin: Taiwan
Contains Caffeine
Ingredients: Oolong Tea
How to brew
- Tea: 2.5 g of dry tea per 8 fl oz (240 ml) of water
- Water temperature: 185°F (85°C)
- Steep time: 2–3 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Cups per ounce: Approximately 11 cups per ounce (28.35 g), using 2.5 g per 8-fl-oz cup. This estimate counts the first infusion only.
Start with this guide and adjust to taste. A larger mug or stronger brew uses more tea and makes fewer cups per ounce.
Recipe to try
Pear & Vanilla Chilled Tea Fruit Soup with Jasmine Mei Shan Jin Xuan Oolong
Serves: 2
Ingredients
- 2.5 g Jasmine Mei Shan Jin Xuan Oolong
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups ripe pear, cored and diced
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Bean Sugar
- ¼ cup unsweetened apple juice
Method
- Heat 1 cup water to 185°F. Steep the Jasmine Mei Shan Jin Xuan Oolong for 2–3 minutes, then strain or remove the tea bag.
- Dissolve the sugar in the tea and refrigerate until cold.
- Blend the tea, half the fruit, apple juice and vanilla extract until smooth. Divide into two bowls and scatter the remaining fruit over the top. Serve chilled.
Ingredient research and safety
For independent background on ingredients or tea types, see NIH fact sheets on Tea (Camellia sinensis). Research on individual ingredients, supplements or extracts does not establish an effect for this prepared product.
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