Spring Pouchong Oolong Tea - Loose Leaf
Category: Loose Leaf Tea
Discover an extraordinarily rare, fleetingly available masterpiece of Taiwanese agricultural art: our premium Spring Pouchong Loose Leaf Tea offers a magnificent, ephemeral sensory experience. Sourced exclusively from a highly restricted, three-week harvest window each April, this elite single-origin oolong represents the pinnacle of micro-lot cultivation. Poured hot, it draws a brilliantly clear, pale jade-gold liquor in the vessel, releasing an ethereal, intoxicating bouquet defined by high floral aromatics and fresh, crisp melon. The palate enjoys a rich yet remarkably mild mouthfeel, presenting a pristine architectural balance of subtle vegetal sweetness and a light, sophisticatedly clean astringent finish.
The Pinglin Terroir: Pristine Aquifers & Light-Oxidation Kinetics
The crisp structural integrity and delicate complexity of this signature oolong are intimately bound to one of the most secluded and protected agricultural ecosystems on Earth. Our Spring Pouchong is cultivated exclusively on prized, generational tracts of land within Pinglin Township in northern Taiwan. Nourished by a pristine, stringently protected montane waterway system and enveloped by dense, moisture-wicking subtropical forests, these special tea cultivars develop an exceptional concentration of amino acids and aromatic essential oils.
What truly distinguishes the Pouchong style is its precise, minimal fermentation arc. Following a meticulous hand-plucking of the nascent spring leaves, the crop undergoes a very brief, highly monitored ambient oxidation process. The leaves are then masterfully hand-wrapped in specialized paper and dried, halting oxidation at roughly 8% to 15%—positioning it elegantly on the sensory spectrum between a vibrant green tea and a traditional jade oolong. Executed entirely by hand in an unbroken lineage spanning five generations, this traditional methodology preserves the volatile monoterpene alcohols responsible for the tea's natural, perfume-like floral top notes, delivering a clean self-drinking cup completely free of bitter or heavy tannins.
| Product Characteristics & Attributes | |
|---|---|
| Cup Profile | Clear, pale jade-gold liquor; rich yet mild mouthfeel balancing an ethereal floral bouquet and crisp melon notes with a highly refined, clean astringent finish. |
| Ingredients | 100% Premium Lightly Oxidized Taiwanese Oolong Tea (*Camellia sinensis*) |
| Sourcing Terroir | Taiwan (Pinglin Township, Northern Forested High-Grown Districts) |
| Harvest Window | Highly Restricted Spring Selection (3-Week Annual Window in April) |
| Processing Standard | Traditional 5-Generation Artisanal Method (Hand-Rolled, Paper-Wrapped, and Lightly Oxidized) |
| Antioxidant Density | High |
| Caffeine Level | Low (Derived from native spring leaf cell sap) |
| Dietary Designations | 100% Vegan, Certified Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free. Formulated Free of Nuts, Wheat, and Dairy. Strictly optimized for standard hot extractions to best experience its volatile esters. |
To properly monitor water temperatures and protect the delicate, low-oxidation leaf chemistry and complex melon esters of this rare Taiwanese oolong from over-extraction, review our master metrics: How to Make Tea.
Spring Pouchong Oolong Tea - Loose Leaf
1oz Sampler Pack
2oz
8oz
$20.19 Add to Cart
Cup Characteristics
Ingredients Oolong tea
Flavor Profile Traditional
Details
The Pinglin Terroir: Pristine Aquifers & Light-Oxidation Kinetics
Product Details
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Width | 5.25 (in) |
| Height | 3.25 (in) |
| Depth | 7.0 (in) |
| Country Of Origin | Taiwan (Province of China) |
| Type | Oolong Tea |
| Dietary Options | Vegan, Dairy Free, Nut Free, Sugar Free, Vegetarian, Caffeinated, and Gluten Free |
| Season | Everyday |
| Size | 2oz |
| Flavor | Traditional |
| Ingredients | Oolong tea |
| Cup Characteristics | This tea is fresh and lively with a light astringent finish. Only available for 3 weeks every April from special tea bushes in northern Taiwan. |
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