705 Champagne Formosa Oolong Tea

705 Champagne Formosa Oolong Tea (Oriental Beauty)

This is Taiwan's most celebrated tea—a rare and elegant oolong known by many names: Oriental Beauty, Bai Hao Oolong (White Tip Oolong), and Champagne Formosa. What makes this tea extraordinary is a gift from nature itself: young tea leaves nibbled by tiny green leafhoppers before harvest. This natural interaction triggers the plant to produce unique chemical compounds, creating the signature honey fragrance, nectar aroma, and champagne-like complexity that cannot be replicated.

With its bright orange-red liquor, soft floral undertones, and mellow honeyed finish, this tea is prized by connoisseurs worldwide as one of Taiwan's finest treasures.

Why You'll Love It

• Leafhopper Magic – Handpicked from leaves naturally nibbled by green leafhoppers
• Signature Honey Fragrance – Sweet nectar aroma unique to bug-bitten oolongs
• Champagne-Like Flavor – Delicate, soft, with elegant muscatel notes
• Bright Orange-Red Liquor – Beautiful, distinctive color
• Mellow & Sweet – Honeyed finish with soft floral undertones
• Exclusive Roasting – Proprietary technique enhances complexity and balance
• Connoisseur's Choice – One of Taiwan's most celebrated and sought-after teas

The Leafhopper Story

Oriental Beauty's magic comes from an unlikely partnership with nature. Small green leafhoppers (Jacobiasca formosana) feed on young tea leaves, and their saliva triggers the plant to produce defensive compounds. These compounds create the distinctive nectar aroma and honeyed sweetness that define Oriental Beauty.

This process cannot be forced or replicated—it requires the right timing, the right environment, and the presence of leafhoppers. Tea farmers must work with nature, not against it, making Oriental Beauty one of the most challenging and precious teas to produce.

Why It's Called Oriental Beauty

Legend says that when this tea was first presented to Queen Victoria of England, she was so enchanted by its beauty and flavor that she named it "Oriental Beauty." The name stuck, and the tea became famous worldwide as a symbol of Taiwan's tea excellence.

Flavor Profile

Aroma: Unique nectar and honey fragrance with soft floral notes
Liquor Color: Bright orange-red
Taste: Sweet, mellow, champagne-like with muscatel notes
Texture: Soft, smooth, elegant
Aftertaste: Honeyed, lingering sweetness
Character: Refined, aromatic, unforgettable

Tea Info

• Origin: Hsinchu County, Taiwan
• Variety: Oriental Beauty (Bai Hao Oolong / White Tip Oolong)
• Special Feature: Green leafhopper-nibbled leaves
• Fermentation: Adequately fermented
• Roasting: Exclusive roasting technique
• Liquor Color: Orange-red
• Flavor Notes: Honey, nectar, champagne, muscatel, floral
• Caffeine: Medium
• Series: Connoisseur Series
• Available Sizes: 60g / 20g / 8g

Brewing Guide

Tea Leaves: Use flattened Oriental Beauty tea leaves at the bottom of your teapot
Water Temperature: 95°C or above (203°F+)
Steeping Time:
• First infusion: 15-20 seconds
• Second infusion: 20-30 seconds
• Add 5 seconds per steep thereafter
Infusions: 6+ infusions

Storage: Store in a cool, dry place away from sunlight and strong odors to preserve the delicate nectar aroma.

Perfect For

✓ Oriental Beauty enthusiasts and collectors
✓ Those seeking Taiwan's most celebrated teas
✓ Anyone who loves honeyed, sweet oolongs
✓ Exploring bug-bitten tea traditions
✓ Special occasions and gifts for connoisseurs
✓ Experiencing champagne-like tea elegance

"An oolong kissed by nature—refined, aromatic, and sweet as honey. Taiwan's most celebrated tea, loved by connoisseurs worldwide."

705 香檳福爾摩沙烏龍茶(東方美人)

這是台灣最著名的茶—一款稀有而優雅的烏龍,有許多名字:東方美人、白毫烏龍(白毫烏龍)和香檳福爾摩沙。這款茶非凡之處在於大自然的禮物:在採收前被小綠葉蟬叮咬的幼嫩茶葉。這種自然互動觸發植物產生獨特的化學化合物,創造出無法複製的標誌性蜜香、花蜜香氣和香檳般的複雜性。

帶有明亮的橙紅色茶湯、柔和的花香調性和醇厚的蜜香尾韻,這款茶被全球鑑賞家視為台灣最優質的珍寶之一。

為什麼您會愛上它

• 小綠葉蟬魔法 – 從被小綠葉蟬自然叮咬的葉片中手工挑選
• 標誌性蜜香 – 蟲咬烏龍獨有的甘甜花蜜香氣
• 香檳般風味 – 細膩、柔和,帶有優雅的葡萄香氣
• 明亮橙紅色茶湯 – 美麗、獨特的色澤
• 醇厚甘甜 – 蜜香尾韻,帶有柔和的花香調性
• 獨家烘焙 – 專有技術增強複雜性和平衡
• 鑑賞家選擇 – 台灣最著名和最備受推崇的茶之一

小綠葉蟬的故事

東方美人的魔力來自與大自然的不太可能的合作。小綠葉蟬以幼嫩茶葉為食,它們的唔液觸發植物產生防禦化合物。這些化合物創造出定義東方美人的獨特花蜜香氣和蜜香甜味。

這個過程無法強迫或複製—它需要正確的時機、正確的環境和小綠葉蟬的存在。茶農必須與大自然合作,而不是對抗,使東方美人成為最具挑戰性和最珍貴的茶之一。

為什麼稱為東方美人

傳說當這款茶首次呈獻給英國維多利亞女王時,她對其美麗和風味如此著迷,於是將其命名為「東方美人」。這個名字沿用至今,茶也成為全球聞名的台灣茶卓越象徵。

風味輪廓

香氣: 獨特花蜜和蜜香,帶有柔和花香調性
茶湯色澤: 明亮橙紅色
口感: 甘甜、醇厚、香檳般,帶有葡萄香氣
質感: 柔和、順滑、優雅
餘韻: 蜜香、持久的甜味
特質: 精緻、芬芳、難忘

茶葉資訊

• 產區: 台灣新竹縣
• 茶類: 東方美人(白毫烏龍/白毫烏龍)
• 特色: 小綠葉蟬叮咬的葉片
• 發酵: 充分發酵
• 烘焙: 獨家烘焙技術
• 茶湯色澤: 橙紅色
• 風味調性: 蜜香、花蜜、香檳、葡萄、花香
• 咖啡因: 中等
• 系列: 鑑賞家系列
• 可選尺寸: 60克 / 20克 / 8克

沖泡指南

茶葉: 使用扁平東方美人茶葉放在茶壺底部
水溫: 95°C或以上
沖泡時間:
• 第一泡: 15-20秒
• 第二泡: 20-30秒
• 之後每泡遞增5秒
可沖泡次數: 6次以上

保存: 存放於陰涼乾燥處,遠離陽光和強烈氣味,以保持細膩的花蜜香氣。

適合對象

✓ 東方美人愛好者和收藏家
✓ 尋求台灣最著名茶款的人
✓ 喜歡蜜香、甘甜烏龍的人
✓ 探索蟲咬茶傳統
✓ 特殊場合和送給鑑賞家的禮物
✓ 體驗香檳般的茶優雅

「被大自然觸碰的烏龍—精緻、芬芳、甘甜如蜜。台灣最著名的茶,被全球鑑賞家所愛。」