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Our Lee's Gui Fei Oolong Tea is crafted by a renowned tea master in Lugu who adheres to traditional methods. By achieving a precise level of fermentation and applying a light roast, this tea offers an elegant honey aroma, hints of forest freshness, and a delicate fruity acidity. Definitely one of the best Gui Fei oolong we've ever tasted.
In the long history of Taiwan's tea industry, Nantou's Lugu region has always been a vital core area, renowned for producing some of the finest oolong teas. Among them, Dong Ding Oolong stands out as a timeless classic, beloved by tea enthusiasts worldwide for its balanced fermentation and perfectly calibrated roasting, which together create a rich and iconic flavor profile.Gui Fei Oolong, however, offers a unique twist—melding the natural honey aroma produced by tea leaves bitten by the tea green leafhopper (small green leafhoppers) with the signature roasted fragrance of traditional Dong Ding Oolong tea. The name “Gui Fei” (meaning Imperial Concubine, some translate it to Duchess) first emerged in 2001, during a challenging chapter in Taiwan's tea history. That year, the devastating 921 Earthquake severely impacted the Lugu region, cutting off transportation and making it impossible for many tea plantations to be managed properly. Left unattended, tea plants were bitten by green leafhoppers, imparting a natural honey aroma to the leaves.
Surprisingly, this batch of honey-scented tea became a market sensation, sparking a newfound appreciation for Gui Fei Oolong in the years to follow.
If you’re a fan of honey-scented oolong teas, this top-tier Gui Fei Oolong, handcrafted by an award-winning tea master, is a treasure you simply cannot miss.
Our Lee's Gui Fei Oolong Tea is crafted by a renowned tea master in Lugu who adheres to traditional methods. By achieving a precise level of fermentation and applying a light roast, this tea offers an elegant honey aroma, hints of forest freshness, and a delicate fruity acidity. Definitely one of the best Gui Fei oolong we've ever tasted.
In the long history of Taiwan's tea industry, Nantou's Lugu region has always been a vital core area, renowned for producing some of the finest oolong teas. Among them, Dong Ding Oolong stands out as a timeless classic, beloved by tea enthusiasts worldwide for its balanced fermentation and perfectly calibrated roasting, which together create a rich and iconic flavor profile.
Gui Fei Oolong, however, offers a unique twist—melding the natural honey aroma produced by tea leaves bitten by the tea green leafhopper (small green leafhoppers) with the signature roasted fragrance of traditional Dong Ding Oolong tea. The name “Gui Fei” (meaning Imperial Concubine, some translate it to Duchess) first emerged in 2001, during a challenging chapter in Taiwan's tea history. That year, the devastating 921 Earthquake severely impacted the Lugu region, cutting off transportation and making it impossible for many tea plantations to be managed properly. Left unattended, tea plants were bitten by green leafhoppers, imparting a natural honey aroma to the leaves.
Surprisingly, this batch of honey-scented tea became a market sensation, sparking a newfound appreciation for Gui Fei Oolong in the years to follow.
If you’re a fan of honey-scented oolong teas, this top-tier Gui Fei Oolong, handcrafted by an award-winning tea master, is a treasure you simply cannot miss.
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