This highland milky oolong has a high content of GABA thanks to its unique oxidation process. The combination of a rich, creamy texture with sweet notes of dried fruit make this rare tea a real treat. Drinking this tea is like sleeping by the bonfire: relaxing and warm.
Perfect for: dealing with stress and taking a break
Like many of our teas, Smiling Lu (Jinxuan GABA oolong) is grown on a multigenerational farm. This tea comes from the famous area of the Alishan mountains and grows with old trees around the tea bushes.
Smiling Lu - Alishan GABA Oolong
Origin: Alishan, Taiwan
Harvest: Spring 2022
Elevation: 1300mAgrochemical-Free Farming
Cultivar: Jinxuan 金萱
Oxidization: GABA Oxygen-Free Fermentation Process
Hand-picked, processed on-site, very small batch
Gongfu Style
Temperature: 95 °C (205 °F)
Amount: 3-5g / 100ml (2tsp / 3.4fl oz)
Brewings in sec: 30 / 45 / 60 / +10
You can steep the same leaves 4-5 times using this method.
Single Cup Style
Temperature: 95 °C (205 °F)
Amount: 3 / 300ml (2tsp / 10.2 fl oz)
Brewings in min: 1 / 2 / 2
You can steep the same leaves 2-3 times using this method.