Fujian Oriental Beauty - Bai Hao Oolong | Dong Fang Mei Ren | 50g

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Oriental Beauty – Dong Fang Mei Ren is a truly unique oolong with a striking appearance. Its leaves are short, broad, and adorned with fine white hairs—a rare trait among oolongs. This tea is also known by its evocative names: Peng Feng Oolong (“plump oolong”) and Bai Hao Oolong (“white-haired oolong”). Its flavor stands out with a naturally caramel-like sweetness, the result of an extraordinary processing method. Before harvesting, the tea leaves must be bitten by a tiny green insect called Empoasca flavescens, also known as “flying dust.” This interaction triggers the formation of unique compounds in the leaves, lending the brew its desirable caramel notes. Adding to its mystique, Oriental Beauty requires a specific growing environment—high altitudes where these insects thrive in an ecologically balanced setting. The result is a cup that’s not only delicious, but also a reflection of harmony between nature and craft.