Oolong Tea
As a category, oolong tea occupies the entire spectrum between green and black. Produced from tea leaves that have undergone partial enzymatic oxidation, oolongs vary by leaf varietal, style of crafting, and region, creating a broad range of flavor and aroma profiles.
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Song Zhong
$54.00
$6.00
漢字 宋種鳳凰單叢
origin Wudong, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes peach, floral, brown sugar
漢字 宋種鳳凰單叢
origin Wudong, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes peach, floral, brown sugar
Song Zhong traces its origins back to the waning days of the Southern Song Dynasty. Locals on Phoenix Mountain tell of the last Song Emperor's flight from the invading Mongols. Tired and thirsty, the emperor was restored with tea brewed from the leaves of a Phoenix Mountain oolong. Today, Song... →
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Xing Ren Xiang (Almond)
$38.00
$6.00
漢字 杏仁香鳳凰單叢
origin Wudong, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes almond, aromatic, smooth
漢字 杏仁香鳳凰單叢
origin Wudong, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes almond, aromatic, smooth
“Xin Ren Xiang” is often translated as "Almond Fragrance," though the aromatic character of the tea is quite floral, more akin to almond blossoms. As with our entire selection of Phoenix oolongs, Xin Ren Xiang was harvested from a 950+ meter grove on Wudong Mountain. This renowned cultivar is an authentic... →
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$6.00
漢字 黃枝香鳳凰單叢
origin Wudong, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes citrus, honey, crisp
漢字 黃枝香鳳凰單叢
origin Wudong, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes citrus, honey, crisp
Huang Zhi Xiang is one of our most elegant Phoenix Oolong teas. Its name loosely translates to "Orange Blossom Fragrance" because of the hint of citrus oil in the tea's natural aroma. Grown at over 900 meters above sea level on Wudong Mountain, Phoenix Range, our Huang Zhi Xiang was... →
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Mi Lan Xiang (Honey Orchid)
$31.00
$6.00
漢字 蜜蘭香鳳凰單叢
origin Wudong, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes lychee, honey, floral
漢字 蜜蘭香鳳凰單叢
origin Wudong, Guangdong
craft nong xiang
flavor notes lychee, honey, floral
Mi Lan Xiang is our most popular Phoenix Oolong. We usually see raised eyebrows from those trying this tea for the first time, shocked by the captivating natural fruitiness of this style. Descended from a long line of Phoenix Shui Xian tea trees, Mi Lan Xiang means "Honey Orchid Fragrance."... →
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Heritage Beidou
$72.00
$12.00
漢字 武夷大紅袍, 北斗
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes toffee, dried fruit, oak barrels
漢字 武夷大紅袍, 北斗
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes toffee, dried fruit, oak barrels
Beidou, or "North Star" is famed as a direct descendant of the true Grand Scarlet Robe, or “Da Hong Pao”, variety. As true Da Hong Pao teas are reserved for elite government officials and dignitaries, we spend our sourcing trips searching for descendant varieties like this Beidou, which is reputed... →
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Heritage Golden Buddha
$33.00
$6.00
漢字 武夷金佛岩茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes burnt caramel, dried fruit, rich
漢字 武夷金佛岩茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes burnt caramel, dried fruit, rich
A relatively new Wuyi oolong cultivar developed in the 1990's by the Wuyishan Tea Research Institute, Golden Buddha was created to highlight the sweet, creamy characteristics of Wuyi Oolong. Our Heritage Golden Buddha is thus a marrying of new and old – a fairly new varietal crafted using very traditional methods.... →
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Amber Wuyi
$18.00
$3.00
漢字 武夷水仙岩茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes burnt caramel, whiskey, floral
漢字 武夷水仙岩茶
origin Wuyi Mountains, Fujian
craft charcoal roasted
flavor notes burnt caramel, whiskey, floral
Crafted from the popular Shui Xian variety, our Amber Wuyi is roasted in the traditional style over longan fruit wood. A balance of burned caramel and dried fruit notes with a complex, whiskey-like finish makes this a nuanced introduction to Wuyi oolong teas. →
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Cold Brew Green Oolong
$50.00
$6.00
Cold Brew Green Oolong is crisp, floral, and wonderfully refreshing. Cultivated in the mountains of Taiwan, this oolong tea is harvested in the spring lightly oxidized, preserving the naturally bright flavor of the leaves. Each pack includes 10 cold brew sachets (10g/ea.) of Green Oolong, enough to brew 20 quarts of iced tea. *Glass Infuser Cup not included. →
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Cold Brew Osmanthus Oolong
$50.00
$6.00
Cold Brew Osmanthus Oolong is fruity, tropical, and wonderfully refreshing. Blended from high elevation Taiwanese oolong tea leaves and whole osmanthus flowers, this delicious cold brew is one of our favorite ways to beat the heat. Plus, with its naturally uplifting flavor, there's no need for artificial flavorings or sweeteners, making it a healthy replacement for sodas and sugary beverages — that's a win-win in our books! Each pack includes 10 cold brew sachets (10g/ea.) of Cold... →
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Cold Brew Honey Orchid
$50.00
$6.00
It's easy to see why Cold Brew Honey Orchid is our most popular iced tea. Grown in the Phoenix Mountains, this premium oolong makes a breathtakingly bright, tropical, and fruity cold brew, all without any added flavorings. The result is wonderfully refreshing, offering notes of lychee and honey with a crisp, floral finish. Each pack includes 10 cold brew sachets (10g/ea.) of Honey Orchid, enough to brew 20 quarts of iced tea. *Glass Infuser Cup not included. →
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Cold Brew Roasted Oolong
$20.00
$6.00
Cold Brew Roasted Oolong offers a deep, rich, and surprisingly refreshing iced tea. This premium oolong is crafted in the Wuyi Mountains and roasted the traditional way over longan fruitwood, giving it a natural taste like burnt caramel, dried fruit, and whiskey casks. Each pack includes 10 cold brew sachets (10g/ea.) of Roasted Oolong, enough to brew 20 quarts of iced tea. *Glass Infuser Cup not included. →
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Formosa Tea Bag Collection
$25.00
$25.00
This gift box contains two boxes of RBT Tea Bags, each containing 20 individual servings of single-origin Taiwanese tea. The collection includes: Jade Formosa - a lightly oxidized oolong tea grown at elevation for creamy flavor and natural floral notes. Formosa Assam - classic black tea flavor from Indian Assam plants, with natural notes of citrus and honey thanks to temperate terroir. →
