Thailand 'Jin Xuan' Sticky Rice Oolong Tea
£3.85
Has a creamy texture and sticky rice aroma, imparted unto the tea during processing by heating the sticky rice plant's leaves along with the tea leaves.
2026 Update: I'm pleased to say that the Sticky Rice Oolong is back (at a cheaper price!) albeit from a neighbouring farm in Thailand after our original went dark.
Sticky rice scented tea is a speciality of northern Thailand, although traditionally green tea is used, Jin Xuan Oolong produces just as good if not better results.
Produced in Northern Thailand in what was once the hub of the 'Golden Triangle', the farmers in 1994 turned their back on opium production and switched to tea, importing a range of tea plants from Taiwan's famed tea producing region Alishan.
Tasting Notes:
- Smooth texture
- Brilliant sticky rice aroma with a creamy taste
Harvest: Spring 2026
Scent: Nuo Mi Xiang Nen Ye (sweet fragrance rice tender leaves) AKA sticky rice
Origin: 101 Tea Estate, Doi Mae Salong, Chiang Rai, Thailand
Altitude: 850m
Sourced: Direct from 101 Tea Estate
Percentage of price going back to the farmer: 20%+
Cultivar: TTES #12 Jin Xuan
Oxidisation: 20%
Roast: Light
Picking: Hand
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 80°C/176°F
- Use 1 teaspoon per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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