Rare Red Oolong

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A rich, deep, and soul-stirring Himalayan oolong, meticulously hand-rolled and finished with a traditional double "kill-green" process to lock in its mineral-rich character. This m icro-batch harvest is a symphony of contrasting textures—smoky and grounding yet brilliantly uplifting—revealing layers of dark cacao, muscatel wine, and sun-dried apricot. A rare reflection of the high-altitude earth and the artisan’s hand. Looking for something brighter and honey-sweet? Our Himalayan Golden Black is the classic Second Flush counterpoint, same hills, lighter character. Sensory Profile Leaves: Curled, dark leaves accented by precious golden tips. Aroma: Resonant notes of raisin and deep, dark chocolate. Pour: Rich, luminous amber liquor. Palate: Honey and almonds with a muscatel grape finish; look for subtle notes of yuzu and oak bark. Mouthfeel: Full-bodied and smoky; deeply grounding. Technical Specifications Origin Darjeeling Hills Altitude ~1,500m Process 55% Wither, Hand-Rolled, Double Kill-Green Plucking Grade One bud, two leaves Rarity Limited Micro-Batch (12kg Procured) Brewing Suggestion Temperature 90 to 95°C Water 150 ml Leaves 2.5 g Steeping Time 2 min │ 1 min │ 2 min Infusions At least 3 times Per Cup 1 heaped tsp Gongfu: 5g tea and 100ml water (~95°C) for 30s + 10s per additional steep. last updated: May 2026 Show more