Origin

Taiwan

Asia

Caffeine Level (mg/1g)

0

1-10

11-20

21-30

31-40

41+

Description

Jade Oolong – Light, Floral Taiwanese Mountain Oolong

Jade Oolong is a variety of Taiwanese mountain oolong that's characteristically light — something of a rarity, since many producers prefer to make heartier, stronger mountain oolongs. Its gentle, floral character has made it a staple oolong around the world.

Green tea lovers especially enjoy this smooth tea, which infuses a pale golden-jade color with a springtime floral aroma of lilies and magnolia and a mild, sweet taste. Because it isn't overwhelming in flavor, Jade Oolong is a wonderful introduction to the world of oolong tea.

Tasting Notes

Liquor: pale golden jade
Aroma: springtime florals of lily and magnolia
Flavor: mild, smooth and sweet
Body: light and refreshing
Finish: clean and gently floral

Why You'll Love It

Jade Oolong is the perfect everyday oolong: light, smooth and beautifully floral. It's gentle enough for beginners, yet nuanced enough to reward experienced tea drinkers who take time to explore its subtle notes over multiple steeps.

A light Taiwanese mountain oolong
Lily and magnolia florals
Smooth and sweet — never overwhelming
A perfect beginner's oolong

How to Enjoy

Try multiple steeps and experience its subtle floral nuances. It's lovely in the morning or afternoon, pairs beautifully with light dishes and fresh fruit, and makes a refreshing iced oolong on warm days.

Light, floral and wonderfully smooth, Jade Oolong will quickly become your favorite too! It's also a thoughtful gift for friends who are just beginning to explore loose leaf tea, and a gentle, calming cup to share with family any time of day.

Make it your kind of cup

ready, set, steep.

A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.

011-1.5 TSP or 1 BAGScoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
0290°C200mlJust add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
032 - 3 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.

A little steeping tipOolong leaves open slowly: steep them two or three times, adding a little time with each round, and enjoy how the flavour changes.

Preparation:

Use 1-1.5 TSP or 1 BAG per 200ml of water at 90°C and steep for 2-3 min.

Ingredients:

Oolong tea

Write your own Review

Katrina M Beck

January 2026

We love this jade oolong. It’s very lightly floral (if I am really in the mood for floral, I drink a jasmine tea instead). It can be steeped 4 or 5 times. Not too astringent or bitter.

Scarlett Acampora

January 2026

Honeysuckle, honeysuckle, honeysuckle, and did I mention honeysuckle? Very bright and floral- and extremely good for the price.

Jd Aragon

April 2025

You will want to try this if you prefer flower, sweet, oily tea. Leaves are nice and green, expand greatly to fill your gaiwan, and easily lasts over 5 infusions. This tea is best after a full stomach. Pairs well with osmanthus flower, or dried fruit. A lighter, silky introduction to green oolongs. Perfect to keep in stock as it is very affordable.

Deanr

June 2024

This tea is a fine example of a very affordable "high" mountain Oolong.
You can find many better high mountain Oolongs but you'll also pay significantly more for the pleasure. Has the lovely floral notes you'd expect from an oolong of this type and even had that sweet, candy like fragrance typical of high mountain teas. Think some of the fragrance has been a little lost in recent batches but you will not find a better "high" mountain Oolong at this price. This Jade Oolong is , in my opinion, far superior to the Ali Shan and Mei Shan high mountain available on this site. Great tea at great price. What more do you need? Value for money: Second to none

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Sascha Uncia

March 2024

Has grown on me. An excellent dinner tea with sushi, light and slightly floral, on the green tea side of the spectrum. Family has been drinking 2-3 pots every other night and we are almost out. Surprisingly the only Oolong tea my sister likes.

Emily E

January 2023

The floral overtones of this oolong are absolutely heavenly.

Heather Barrett

March 2022

Soo good! It is one of my favourite Oolongs. It is so light and easy to drink, with strong floral notes. Definitely is best brewed Gong Fu style.

Jdrgn

May 2021

For Gaiwan brewing this tea is perfect. Leaves are whole and expand greatly the more you pour. I like that this tastes very similar to a green Jasmine but more smooth. Perfect for after meals.

Sasha

November 2018

Phil, Jeff I have listened to your words of wisdom and thank you for your help

Sascha Uncia

January 2024

Tastes much like green tea and brews a similar colour, not quite what I'd expect from an Oolong but it's not bad.

Matt Pacis

September 2020

It’s quite nice, it’s better than their tie guan yin, that was really disappointing. It has a heavy thick body when brewed gong fu cha style. It has log floral tasting notes, smells pleasant. I might buy this again with a discount.

Matt Pacis

September 2020

I liked this one a lot better than the tie guan yin, still think it’s a bit old or maybe not made very well, but it had more aromas and more flavour than tie guan yin, and had more thickness. It’s fine you can keep it, I would buy it again but on discount.

Faizan

August 2020

Smooth light green liquor. early infusions have a slight jack fruit/guava aftertaste. later infusions have more floral notes (jasmine in particular). Slight vegetable/grassy notes (fresh cut grass). Long finish. feels sweet in the throat. lasts for about 7 infusions (gong fu style brewing).
would strongly reccommend.

Lily

January 2017

Very good oolong. Rice floral aroma, but not overpowering. The type of flowers I can guess in the taste is what makes this tea special to me. It’s a very refreshing and calming tea, which makes it perfect as an afternoon tea or on a rainy lazy morning. Lovely.

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