Eco-farmed by progressive, sustainable family growers for ethical and environmental impact
Specialty GABA processing increases GABA content for added health benefits
Distinctive tangy, fruity notes with a lingering heady finish for a complex taste experience
Small batch, machine-trimmed production ensures quality and exclusivity
Developed using advanced oxidation and tumbling techniques for unique flavor complexity
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Description
Tasting Notes
Origin
Brewing
Flavor: Fruit compote aroma. Notes of blackberry, plum and palm sugar. Tangy/sweet lingering dry finish. Garden: The family producers of this tea are the most progressive and sustainable tea farmers we've met. They employ completely natural farming methods. They are also conducting ongoing expe
Origin
China, 400 m elevation
Brewing
8–11 g per 350 ml water, 95°C, 3–5 min
Processing
3-day oxidation in nitrogen atmosphere, 8–10 hour oxidation sessions
Form
Loose leaf
Caffeine Content
Regular
Dietary Preferences
Organic
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4.5
11 ratings
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Total disappointment
I don’t mean to criticize worthy and eco-friendly operation, but I have to be honest: it doesn’t taste like oolong at all. It tastes like mediocre English breakfast. The roasting process has completely ruined what was probably an excellent tea leaf to begin with.
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Jess · September 24, 2025
Very Good GABA Oolong
Dark fruit notes you can expect from GABA oolong with natural sweetness. It is very good as a cold brew tea. Nice and refreshing on ice during a hot day. I like to brew this western and gongfu style as the flavor is strong enough to taste good with any method.
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Aaron · May 19, 2025
This tea had a malty, smokey, roasted flavor. The listing mentioned sweetness and fruitiness, which I got none of at the beginning, which was disappointing.
The flavor did improve over the following steeps as the smokiness went away /a bit of sweetness finally came out when the tea became weaker, though.
Edit: The sweetness and smooth mouthfeel improved a lot when I put in more leaves and brewed for longer, though there still seems to be a smokey dry-mouth taste I don't personally enjoy that much. Overall, I think I would buy this again for the GABA content/grounding feeling if not for the flavor.