2026 Winter Taiwanese (bug bitten) Oolong ‘Mrs Guru’s favourite Oolong Tea’

Description

Origin: Hsinchu County, northern Taiwan – stretching from the west coast into the mountainous interior.

This rare bug-bitten (insect-affected) Taiwanese Oolong thrives in Hsinchu’s high humidity and persistent fog, creating complex and aromatic tea. No pesticides are used — leafhoppers are allowed to feed naturally on the leaves, triggering chemical responses that produce the tea’s distinctive, highly prized flavour.

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Harvest & Processing

•Region: Hsinchu County, Taiwan

•Harvest: Winter 2026

•Type: Oolong / Bug-Bitten (Insect-Affected)

•Processing: Traditional Taiwanese, lightly roasted

This tea is hand-crafted to preserve its delicate sweetness, aroma, and complex structure.

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Aroma & Liquor

•Dry leaf: Honey-sweet and herbal aroma

•Brewed liquor: Smooth, clean, lightly textured

•Bright, golden-yellow infusion

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Taste & Mouthfeel

•Immediate honey sweetness and herbal notes

•Long, lingering aftertaste

•Gentle bitterness emerges if steeped slightly longer, with a delicate grapefruit-like character

•Silky-smooth texture enhances the layered flavours

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Brewing Recommendations

•Short infusions highlight sweetness and aroma

•Longer steeps reveal subtle bitterness and depth

•Water temperature: 90–95°C

•Gong fu or western-style brewing both work well

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Overall Character

This Hsinchu bug-bitten Oolong is a rare and expressive Taiwanese Oolong that combines:

•Natural honey sweetness

•Herbal complexity

•Smooth, clean mouthfeel

•Long, lingering aftertaste

•Rare insect-affected character for added intrigue

A must-try for Oolong enthusiasts seeking authentic Taiwanese high-mountain teas.

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