{"product_id":"oolong-discovery-set-5","title":"Oolong Discovery Set # 5","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"26\" data-end=\"266\"\u003eThis set brings together nine very different expressions of oolong tea — from lightly oxidized floral styles to roasted and aged varieties. It is a practical way to explore how processing, roasting, and origin shape the character of oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eEach sample is 7 g, ideal for one focused gongfu session or several western infusions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"268\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eWhat is included:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1o00xzr\" data-start=\"361\" data-end=\"416\"\u003eSnow Pear and Buddha’s Hand Oolong (Xue Li Fo Shou)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"638\"\u003eA fragrant oolong made from the Buddha’s Hand cultivar. The tea has a smooth body with notes of pear, citrus blossom and light honey sweetness.\u003cbr data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eThis style shows the elegant and aromatic side of lightly oxidized oolongs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1tdkmgs\" data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"681\"\u003eAged Buddha’s Hand Oolong (2012)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"682\" data-end=\"941\"\u003eAn aged version of the same cultivar, allowing you to experience how time transforms oolong. Fresh citrus notes evolve into deeper aromas of dried fruit, wood and warm sweetness.\u003cbr data-start=\"860\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eA rare opportunity to compare young and aged expressions of the same tea type.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"i04zl0\" data-start=\"948\" data-end=\"975\"\u003eJin Bailong GABA Oolong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eProduced with a special oxygen-free fermentation that increases GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid). The result is a soft, mellow tea with notes of baked fruit, caramel and gentle sweetness.\u003cbr data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eThe texture is round and calming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"uowc6b\" data-start=\"1204\" data-end=\"1238\"\u003eGolden Lily Dragon GABA Oolong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1239\" data-end=\"1481\"\u003eAnother GABA style made from the Golden Lily cultivar. Compared to the Jin Bailong version, it shows richer notes of honey, dried apricot and toasted grain with a deeper body.\u003cbr data-start=\"1414\" data-end=\"1417\"\u003eA good illustration of how cultivar influences the GABA profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"udeoio\" data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1517\"\u003eCharcoal-Baked Tieguanyin\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1518\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eA traditional roasted Tieguanyin finished with charcoal baking. Roasting adds warmth and depth, bringing aromas of roasted nuts, caramel and mineral sweetness.\u003cbr data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1680\"\u003eThis tea represents the classic roasted Fujian oolong style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1bswu0q\" data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1804\"\u003eLongjuan Wild High Mountain Oolong (Meizhan cultivar)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1805\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003eA high-mountain tea with a wild garden character. Expect floral aromas, light fruit sweetness and a refreshing mineral finish typical of mountain-grown teas.\u003cbr data-start=\"1962\" data-end=\"1965\"\u003eBalanced and elegant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"16rkf2w\" data-start=\"1993\" data-end=\"2020\"\u003eMei Zhan Lao Cha (2009)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2021\" data-end=\"2220\"\u003eAged oolong made from the Mei Zhan cultivar. Over time, the tea develops woody, herbal and dried fruit notes with a soft, rounded mouthfeel.\u003cbr data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2164\"\u003eThis tea shows how aging can bring calm depth to oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"codkmw\" data-start=\"2227\" data-end=\"2258\"\u003eAmber-Grace Oriental Beauty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2259\" data-end=\"2482\"\u003eA bug-bitten Taiwanese-style oolong known for its honey-like aroma. The tea carries notes of ripe fruit, muscat grape and natural sweetness created by leafhopper interaction with the leaves.\u003cbr data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2452\"\u003eComplex yet very approachable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"ur086j\" data-start=\"2489\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003eGolden Grace Beauty Oolong\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2675\"\u003eA lighter and more delicate interpretation of Oriental Beauty style. Expect floral sweetness, stone fruit tones and a smooth body.\u003cbr data-start=\"2650\" data-end=\"2653\"\u003eBright and expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"3jtrrv\" data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2702\"\u003eWhy try this set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2704\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003eOolong is one of the most diverse tea categories in the world. Within one type of tea you can encounter floral freshness, honey sweetness, roasted depth and the calm character of aged leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2897\" data-end=\"2923\"\u003eThis set lets you explore:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2925\" data-end=\"3126\"\u003e• light vs roasted oolong\u003cbr data-start=\"2950\" data-end=\"2953\"\u003e• fresh vs aged tea\u003cbr data-start=\"2972\" data-end=\"2975\"\u003e• different cultivars such as Buddha’s Hand, Golden Lily and Mei Zhan\u003cbr data-start=\"3044\" data-end=\"3047\"\u003e• special processing like GABA fermentation\u003cbr data-start=\"3090\" data-end=\"3093\"\u003e• Taiwanese-style bug-bitten teas\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1nigfzv\" data-start=\"3133\" data-end=\"3160\"\u003eWho will enjoy this set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3430\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3162\" data-end=\"3183\"\u003eCurious beginners\u003c\/strong\u003e who want to understand what “oolong” actually means in practice.\u003cbr data-start=\"3248\" data-end=\"3251\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3251\" data-end=\"3268\"\u003eTea explorers\u003c\/strong\u003e interested in comparing cultivars and processing methods.\u003cbr data-start=\"3326\" data-end=\"3329\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3329\" data-end=\"3345\"\u003eConnoisseurs\u003c\/strong\u003e looking for a compact tasting set with aged, roasted and modern styles side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3641\"\u003eTrying these teas next to each other reveals something fundamental about oolong: it sits exactly between green and black tea, and small changes in oxidation, roasting or aging can completely transform the cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3641\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1mkk6qm\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"46\"\u003eBrewing Guide for the Oolong Discovery Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"48\" data-end=\"210\"\u003eThese teas are best brewed in a way that allows several infusions. Oolong leaves slowly open and change character over time, revealing new aromas with each steep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lh3raa\" data-start=\"217\" data-end=\"249\"\u003eGongfu Brewing (recommended)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"312\"\u003eTemperature: \u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"275\"\u003e95–96°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"278\"\u003eTea: \u003cstrong\u003e7 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"295\"\u003eWater: \u003cstrong data-start=\"302\" data-end=\"312\"\u003e100 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eRinse the leaves once with hot water and discard the rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"385\"\u003eInfusions:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"12qyogq\" data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"419\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"390\" data-end=\"407\"\u003e1st infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"39k9g6\" data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"452\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"423\" data-end=\"440\"\u003e2nd infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1w3fpe4\" data-start=\"453\" data-end=\"485\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"485\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"456\" data-end=\"473\"\u003e3rd infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35–40 sec\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oxpy3q\" data-start=\"486\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"489\" data-end=\"508\"\u003eNext infusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e add \u003cstrong data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e10–15 sec\u003c\/strong\u003e each time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"538\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eMost teas in this set will give \u003cstrong data-start=\"570\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e6–8 infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e, sometimes more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"841\"\u003eLighter teas such as \u003cstrong data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"654\"\u003eSnow Pear Buddha’s Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"658\" data-end=\"684\"\u003eOriental Beauty styles\u003c\/strong\u003e may taste best with slightly shorter infusions.\u003cbr data-start=\"732\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eRoasted and aged teas like \u003cstrong data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"791\"\u003eCharcoal-Baked Tieguanyin\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong data-start=\"795\" data-end=\"815\"\u003eMei Zhan Lao Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e can handle longer steeps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"bi7xyg\" data-start=\"848\" data-end=\"867\"\u003eWestern Brewing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"869\" data-end=\"925\"\u003eTemperature: \u003cstrong data-start=\"882\" data-end=\"890\"\u003e95°C\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"893\"\u003eTea: \u003cstrong data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"905\"\u003e3.5 g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"905\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eWater: \u003cstrong data-start=\"915\" data-end=\"925\"\u003e250 ml\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eInfusion: \u003cstrong data-start=\"941\" data-end=\"954\"\u003e2 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"954\" data-end=\"957\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1w7zxqw\" data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1077\"\u003ePractical tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1079\" data-end=\"1264\"\u003eOolong leaves expand a lot. Use enough space in the teapot or gaiwan so the leaves can fully open. This dramatically improves the taste and allows the tea to release its layered aromas.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea Culture Club Moychay.nl ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52933623710034,"sku":"95637","price":50.1,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/2041\/4622\/files\/FA689E00-F83B-4284-BDE5-76767CB2C6CB.png?v=1779715043","url":"https:\/\/moychay.nl\/en-hu\/products\/oolong-discovery-set-5","provider":"Tea Culture Club Moychay.nl ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}