Oriental Beauty is a rare Taiwanese white-tipped oolong, crafted from tea leaves naturally bitten by leafhoppers. This unique process creates a rich honeyed and fruity aroma. With vibrant multicolored leaves and silvery hairs, it brews a smooth, full-bodied tea with layered floral-sweet notes and a lasting finish—a true harmony of nature and craftsmanship.
Nestled in the rolling hills of Hsinchu and Miaoli, Taiwan, Oriental Beauty Oolong Tea is a masterpiece born from the collaboration of nature, time, and artisan skill. This tea is not merely a beverage—it is a story of ecology, culture, and the seasons told through every delicate leaf.
At first glance, the leaves are a visual wonder—tightly curled strands with a radiant mix of red, gold, brown, green, and white hues. Silvery-white buds shimmer under light, known as “baihao” (white hairs), signaling the tea’s premium quality and its most unique trait: the natural transformation triggered by a small insect.
Oriental Beauty brews into a golden amber liquor rich with complexity. The first sip reveals a soft, rounded body carrying ripe fruit sweetness and elegant honeyed notes. As it unfolds, hints of floral undertones and citrus emerge, with a lingering, sweet finish that evolves across multiple infusions. This tea rewards those who savor slowly.
What makes this tea truly rare is its origin story. Tiny leafhoppers (Jacobiasca formosana) feed on the young tea buds, triggering a natural oxidation process while the leaves are still on the plant. This reaction produces the tea’s signature honey-fruit aroma and smooth texture—flavors that no artificial method can recreate.
To preserve this delicate balance, tea farmers use pesticide-free, eco-friendly practices, creating a safe and welcoming environment for the insects. The result is a tea that can only be crafted under perfect natural conditions and skilled timing.
Every leaf is handpicked with care, selecting only the tender, bitten buds covered in downy white hairs. These premium tips are then processed through withering, tossing, oxidation, rolling, and baking—steps that require deep experience and attention to detail. Only through this traditional craftsmanship can the tea's full aromatic profile be coaxed into each cup.
Legend tells that this tea once graced the table of Queen Victoria, who was so captivated by its fragrance and brilliance that she named it “Oriental Beauty.” In its homeland, it is also known as “Pong Fong Tea” among the Hakka communities—a name rich with cultural meaning. Originally seen as flawed due to insect-bitten leaves, it was transformed by Hakka ingenuity into a celebrated delicacy—an embodiment of resilience and respect for nature.
At EZR Leaf, we carry forward this spirit by selecting only the finest, silvery-tipped leaves—each one carefully handpicked from high-elevation gardens where ecology is preserved, not controlled. Every batch we offer is a tribute to craftsmanship, culture, and the untamed elegance of nature.
Today, Oriental Beauty stands as one of Taiwan’s most treasured high-mountain oolongs, prized for its rarity, purity, and captivating complexity. To tea lovers around the world, it is more than a drink—it is a story of soil, season, and soul, thoughtfully curated and ready to be steeped and shared.
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Shape
Silvery tips, multicolored strands, whole leaves
ColorBright Golden-Amber
AmoraHoney, Fruit, Floral
FlavorSmooth, Sweet, and Layered
Oolong Tea (Taiwan)
1
180~200ml
100度 C
4~6min
Pour 100°C water into tea pot and infuse for 3~5 minutes for one cup (about 180ml). Remove tea leaf and serve.
50g / Canister
