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Milk Oolong
A luxurious, naturally creamy oolong from Fujian Province, hand-crafted without artificial flavouring.
Our premium-grade Milk Oolong is sourced from China's celebrated Fujian Province and traditionally hand-rolled from the Tie Guan Yin cultivar. This Jade Oolong reveals naturally occurring milky notes and delicate floral aromas, steeping into a glowing orange-yellow liquor with a rich, mellow finish—pure elegance in every cup.
Why You'll Love It:
- Naturally Milky: Creamy, buttery notes developed through traditional methods
- High-Grade Quality: Hand-rolled leaves from the Tie Guan Yin cultivar
- Refined Elegance: Aromatic, smooth, and satisfying for every palate
Origin & Character:
Fujian Province, China: Grown in pristine tea gardens and produced by experienced tea masters, this Milk Oolong embodies centuries of craftsmanship.
Processing Tradition: A unique temperature-shock step after withering encourages the formation of creamy aroma compounds, setting it apart from traditional Tie Guan Yin.
Flavour & Aroma: Expect a velvety, milky-smooth taste with a sweet finish, complemented by subtle floral notes and a gentle dairy-like fragrance—completely natural and highly distinctive.
Milk Oolong vs. Tie Guan Yin:
- Processing: Milk Oolong uses a cooling shock to develop creaminess; Tie Guan Yin does not.
- Flavour: Milk Oolong is creamy, buttery and sweet; Tie Guan Yin is floral and crisp.
- Aroma: Milk Oolong has a natural milky scent; Tie Guan Yin leans more floral and vegetal.
Experience a true expression of Chinese tea artistry. This Milk Oolong is an exceptional choice for both connoisseurs and newcomers seeking depth, smoothness, and the unmistakable luxury of a naturally creamy cup.
Brewing
Use 1-2 tsp per cup or teapot. Pour freshly boiled water over the leaves and infuse for 2-3 minutes.
Ingredients
oolong tea, flavour
t leaf T’s Commitment to Sustainable Packaging
At t leaf T, we're committed to reducing our environmental impact.
Why Do We Use Stand-Up Pouches?
Our stand-up pouches are made from soft plastic with a thin foil lining. This lining acts as a crucial barrier against light, moisture, and air, ensuring our teas stay fresh and flavorful throughout their shelf life.
In addition to protecting our teas, this type of flexible packaging is more efficient and environmentally friendly than traditional rigid packaging. Here’s why:
- Space-saving: Stand-up pouches ship, store, and dispose of flat, reducing the materials needed to produce them.
- Lower carbon footprint: They require less CO2 to manufacture and transport.
- Efficient design: We print directly on the pouches, eliminating the need for extra labels and further reducing waste.
Why We Don't Use Compostable Packaging
We understand the desire for fully compostable packaging, and we’d love to offer it. However, after extensive testing, we’ve identified two key challenges that prevent us from switching:
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Limited disposal options: Compostable packaging isn't accepted in council kerbside collections and isn't recyclable, meaning it usually ends up in landfill.
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Compromised tea quality: Biodegradable and compostable pouches degrade over time, even in storage. Teas need robust protection from light, moisture, aromas, and oxygen to maintain their freshness and flavour. During our tests, we found that compostable packaging allowed cross-contamination of aromas, especially in blends like Chai and English Breakfast. The result? A noticeable reduction in quality, which is unacceptable for our premium teas.
Given these issues, we’ve made the decision to stick with stand up pouches that ensures the highest quality and food safety for our teas.
Looking Forward to a Greener Future
At t leaf T, we're always on the lookout for better, more sustainable packaging options that don’t compromise on quality. Rest assured, we're committed to finding a solution that meets both our environmental goals and your tea standards.