Oolong-Cultivar Red Tea 2026, 25g | Fengqing, Yunnan

A red tea (known in the West as black tea) with an unusual twist: it is made from an oolong cultivar, processed by full red-tea oxidation rather than as an oolong. The bush is the same kind normally used for oolong, but the craft takes it in a completely different direction. From the Fengqing gardens in Lincang, Yunnan, the fresh 2026 harvest, offered loose in 25 g packs.

Using an aromatic oolong cultivar for red tea is a way to combine the floral character of the leaf with the smooth, sweet body of a Chinese red tea. [Confirm tasting notes — this style typically shows honey, ripe fruit and a floral sweetness over a smooth red-tea base.] The result is rich yet bright, sweet without being heavy.

The liquor pours a clear, bright reddish-amber, smooth and rounded on the palate with a gentle sweetness. It steeps well across several infusions, staying mellow and sweet without turning sharp, and is forgiving whether brewed gongfu style or in a Western pot.

A smooth, approachable red tea with an aromatic edge that sets it apart from ordinary black tea, and an interesting one for drinkers who enjoy seeing how the same leaf behaves under different processing. Drinks beautifully on its own, no milk or sugar needed.

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