Yunnan "Qing Xin" Taiwan Varietal Jade Oolong Tea
From the same northwestern Tengchong garden (Baoshan, Yunnan) as our Qing Xin Red Oolong, this lot is crafted in a classic jade-oolong style: light oxidation and a gentle set to preserve perfume, clarity, and a creamy, sweet finish. Expect a clean, highland expression of the Qing Xin cultivar, Taiwan genetics speaking with Yunnan mountain air.
How it compares to our Qing Xin Red Oolong
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Red Oolong (same garden) is deeply oxidized with a gentle bake, leaning into caramelized sweetness, red fruit, and a warming spice finish.
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This Jade Oolong keeps oxidation light, trading red-oolong depth for lifted florals, bright sweetness, and a cooler, more refreshing profile.
Winter vs spring harvest (what to expect)
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Winter (冬茶): higher, cooler florals and very clean sweetness; elegant, “crystalline” aroma; typically lower bitterness with a quick turn to sweet.
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Spring (春茶): fuller mid-palate and longer finish; adds soft fruit to the florals; a touch more structure that rewards slightly longer steeps.
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Brewing tweaks: for winter, keep the first two pours short to spotlight perfume; for spring, you can brew a hair hotter/longer to open body.
In Summary
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Environment: Grown without the use of pesticides
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Region: northwestern Tengchong, Baoshan, Yunnan
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Elevation: about 1,300 m
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Cultivar: Qing Xin
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Style: Jade Oolong (light oxidation, gentle bake)
