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Rare Red Oolong
  • Rare Red Oolong
  • Rare Red Oolong
  • Rare Red Oolong
  • Rare Red Oolong
Rare Red Oolong

Rare Red Oolong

€8,00 €0,40/g
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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 micro-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.

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

Gongfu: 5g tea and 100ml water (~95°C) for 30s + 10s per additional steep.

Meet the Maker

This isn't just business; it's personal. Pictured here is Yankhu, one of the local independent producers we partner with directly.

In an industry dominated by large estates, she stands apart. Yankhu began as a leaf dealer, collecting harvests for big plantations, until the day her hard work was callously rejected. That moment of dismissal sparked a fire and became a turning point in her life. With the unwavering support of her family, she built her own factory from the ground up.

Today, she has transformed that struggle into a legacy of small-batch craftsmanship. Working alongside local farmers, she creates exceptional specialty teas on her own terms. Her work embodies the reason I started this: to ensure the value of Darjeeling tea stays with the people who make it, preserving both fair wages and our shared heritage.

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