Grown right here in Yunnan, this tea uses Taiwanese small leaf, soft stem varietal trees (台湾小叶种乌龙软枝) for the material. The result is an incredibly affordable and unique oolong compared to anything else we’ve come across in Yunnan. This tea’s character shares a lot in common with our always popular Chocolate Flower Peach, due to it being processed as a “red oolong”, which involves a relatively higher level of oxidization. Although it treads close to black tea territory, it still retains the qualities of an oolong in terms of processing and character, with a heavier emphasis on florals. That shouldn’t be a surprise based on the name though. The aftertaste and cup scent leave behind a caramel sweetness and notes of baked goods. This tea handily outperforms its budget and is a must try for anyone who enjoys “wild” dianhongs or Taiwanese oolongs. $0.16-0.20/gram Region: Simao, Yunnan
