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東方美人茶 (Oriental Beauty)
「茶」在台灣話中的發音為 “Dae” 。
產地： 台灣新竹
品種： 青心大冇 (Qing Xin Da Mao)
海拔： 300–800 公尺
採收： 2025年夏季，手工採摘（一心二葉）
加工工藝： 天然小綠葉蟬叮咬發酵（著涎）、輕焙火炭焙完成
關於東方美人茶
「由英國維多利亞女王因其優雅而命名，東方美人茶是台灣最傳奇且負盛名的烏龍茶之一。 它以天然的蜜香與絲滑、富有層次的甜感聞名——這並非來自人工添加，而是源於茶園中罕見的生態關係。 在夏季生長期，小綠葉蟬會輕輕叮咬幼嫩茶葉的邊緣，觸發植物產生酵素與芳香化合物，進而創造出茶葉標誌性的蜂蜜、核果與花香。 僅有最鮮嫩的『一心二葉』會被手工採摘，這需要極高的採摘技巧與小批次的生產。 採摘後，葉片經過輕發酵並以柔和的炭焙收尾，完美保留了新鮮度與深度。 其結果是泡出一杯明亮、優雅的烏龍茶，帶有甜感、暖意與細緻的餘韻——這是一份因工藝與自然煉金術而備受珍視的佳餚。」
為什麼這款茶如此特別
東方美人茶的標誌性風味無法被複製製造——它僅發生在以下條件同時具備時：
正確的品種生長在正確的季節
在合適的海拔與濕度下
伴隨小綠葉蟬的自然存在
以及大師級的發酵控制
這是世界上少數自然與人類工藝共同創造風味的茶飲之一。 無添加香料、不混茶，僅由葉片、陽光、時間與技藝凝結而成。
沖泡指南
享受細緻、絲滑的口感：
茶量： 3.5–5 克
水量： 180–250 毫升
水溫： 190–200°F (88–93°C)
時間： 2-3 分鐘
建議： 鼓勵多次沖泡——風味會隨之深化而非轉淡。
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Shopping Guide
Who This Tea Is For
This oolong suits tea drinkers who enjoy a silky, naturally sweet cup, with flavor leaning toward apricot, peach, and floral depth, backed by a honeycomb, white-flower, and ripe-orchard-fruit aroma. The body is medium to full and smooth, finishing long and clean with a gentle lingering warmth, and the brewed liquor is a deep amber-gold.
How To Brew It To Your Taste
This loose-leaf tea brews three distinct ways, so it's worth deciding up front which fits how you actually drink tea — a few concentrated infusions, one quick cup, or a slow make-ahead batch for iced tea.
| Method | Leaf Ratio | Water Temp | Steep Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gongfu (short, repeated infusions) | 3.5–5g per 180–250 ml | 190–200°F (88–93°C) | First steep 2–3 min, then add 15–20 sec per infusion; good for 4–6 infusions |
| Western (single cup) | 1 tablespoon (about 3.5g) per 8 oz | 190–200°F (88–93°C) | 2–3 minutes |
| Cold brew | 5g per 600 ml (20 oz) water | Refrigerated, no heat | 8–10 hours |
Whichever style you pick, use water just off the boil rather than fully boiling.
Spec Highlights
- Aroma: Honeycomb, white flowers, and ripe orchard fruit.
- Flavor: Silky and naturally sweet, with layers of apricot, peach, and floral depth.
- Body: Medium to full, smooth and coating on the palate.
- Finish: Long, clean, and naturally sweet, with a lingering warmth.
- Liquor color: Brews to a deep amber-gold.
- Serving suggestions: Pairs well with apricot tart, peach galette, fruit crumble, light sponge cake, madeleines, shortbread, brie, camembert, and fresh peach, apricot, or nectarine.
Common questions
Can this tea be made as iced tea? Yes. For cold brew, steep about 5 grams of leaves per 600 ml (20 oz) of water in the refrigerator for 8 to 10 hours. This slow method draws out a smooth, naturally sweet cup with honeycomb and orchard-fruit character, ideal served over ice.
How many cups can I get from one brewing session? It depends on the method. Gongfu-style brewing, using 3.5 to 5 grams of leaf per 180 to 250 ml of water, supports 4 to 6 short infusions from the same leaves, each steeped 15 to 20 seconds longer than the last. Western-style brewing, with 1 tablespoon (about 3.5g) per 8 oz cup, is typically a single steep of 2 to 3 minutes.
What do I need to brew this tea? Just water. Heat it just off the boil rather than fully boiling, around 190 to 200°F (88 to 93°C), which works for both gongfu and western steeping. Western-style, steep 2 to 3 minutes per cup; gongfu-style, start with a 2 to 3 minute first infusion and add 15 to 20 seconds to each re-steep after that, for up to 4 to 6 infusions total.
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- 4 stars: 1 (13%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
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- 1 star: 0 (0%)
I've read about Oriental Beauty oolong tea for years and finally tried DAE Tea's version. The naturally honeyed sweetness is real — it's not a flavoring, it genuinely comes from the leaf. The aroma alone is worth the price: honeycomb, white flowers, and ripe apricot. Brewed gongfu style it gave me 5 beautiful infusions each one slightly different. A truly premium Taiwanese loose leaf oolong.
I bought the 30g pouch to try and immediately ordered the 60g. The Bai Hao oolong from DAE Tea is exceptional — the natural honey notes are unmistakable and nothing like artificially flavored teas. The story about the tea jassid insect creating the flavor is fascinating and you can genuinely taste the difference it makes. Smooth, complex, naturally sweet. This is what premium loose leaf oolong tea should taste like.
As someone who grew up in Taiwan, finding authentic Dongfang Meiren tea in the US is nearly impossible. DAE Tea's Oriental Beauty is the real thing — the honey and stone fruit notes from the jassid process are unmistakable. The light charcoal finishing adds a beautiful warmth. I brew it at 90°C gongfu style and get 6 incredible infusions. So happy to have found this.
I was brewing Oriental Beauty for the first time and literally stopped mid-sip because I couldn't believe how good it was. The natural honey flavor, the silky texture, the floral finish — it's unlike any other oolong I've had. The fact that the sweetness comes from a tiny insect's interaction with the tea plant is one of the most fascinating things I've learned about tea. No artificial flavoring — just an extraordinary leaf.
The Oriental Beauty loose leaf oolong is my weekend treat. I brew it gongfu style on Saturday mornings with my ceramic gaiwan and it makes the whole morning feel special. The natural honey notes and long sweet finish are remarkable. I'm working through the 30g pouch slowly to make it last — then I'll definitely order the 60g.
I've tried many oolongs claiming to be honeyed and none come close to this. The honey character in Oriental Beauty is completely natural — no additives, just the result of the jassid process. Combined with the silky mouthfeel and long floral finish, it's one of the most remarkable teas I've ever tried. Premium Taiwanese loose leaf oolong at its finest.
I visit Taiwan regularly for work and always bring back Bai Hao oolong. DAE Tea's Oriental Beauty is the only one I've found in the US that matches the quality I get there. The jassid-induced honey notes are authentic and the charcoal finishing adds exactly the right warmth. The 60g pouch is the best value.
I brought a small sample of Oriental Beauty to a dinner party and all six guests wanted to order their own. The naturally honeyed Taiwanese oolong is so unique and easy to love — complex enough for serious tea drinkers, approachable enough for beginners. The 10g pouch is perfect for gifting.