2025 Taiwanese Milk Oolong

A naturally creamy Jin Xuan oolong from Taiwan, with orchid fragrance, sweet butter, sugarcane and a silky, lingering finish. No milk or flavouring is added.

Tea Profile

Tea Type	Oolong Tea (Wulong Cha 乌龙茶)
Origin	Taiwan
Harvest	2025
Cultivar	Jin Xuan 金萱
Style	Lightly oxidised, rolled oolong
Flavouring	None
Leaf Style	Tightly rolled whole leaf

Origin and Character

Jin Xuan is known for a naturally rounded texture that can suggest cream or warm milk when the leaf is carefully grown and processed. The rolled leaves open gradually across the session, revealing whole, supple material.

Floral high notes appear first, followed by sweet cream, butter, sugarcane and soft vanilla. A gentle garden freshness keeps the cup balanced rather than heavy.

Aroma and Flavour

Aroma	Fresh orchid, spring flowers, sweet cream and vanilla
Liquor	Pale golden amber with excellent clarity
Flavour	Cream, sweet butter, sugarcane, orchid and gentle garden greens
Mouthfeel	Silky, rounded and naturally creamy
Finish	Long, honeyed and softly floral

✦ The Astraluna Perspective ✦

Jin Xuan is a lesson in texture. Its natural creaminess does not come from added flavour, but from cultivar, growing conditions and careful processing working together. We chose this tea for the ease with which it creates a sense of comfort while remaining fresh and floral. As the rolled leaves open, the session becomes a gentle unfolding, inviting you to notice how softness can still carry clarity and definition.

Brewing Notes

Method	Leaf	Water	Time
Gongfu	6–7 g per 120–150 ml	92–95°C	10 sec, then extend gradually
Western	3 g per 250 ml	90–92°C	2½–3 min

For a complete method, read How to Brew Oolong Tea.

Storage

Store airtight, cool and dark, away from moisture and strong aromas. Its floral and creamy character is most vivid while the tea remains fresh.