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Milk Oolong (Jin Xuan / Nai Xiang / #12)

$18.00

If you are curious about a tea that actually tastes like dessert without any additives, Milk Oolong (Jin Xuan / Nai Xiang / #12) is the one to try. This Jin Xuan cultivar is prized for its naturally creamy character, a silky mouthfeel and a gentle, buttery sweetness that brings to mind custard, fresh cream and baked pastries.

Unlike flavored blends, the milky notes here come from careful processing: cool, humid withering and light oxidation coax a rich, rounded profile out of the leaves. Expect a smooth cup with honeyed sweetness, soft apricot and occasional tropical or caramelized fruit hints, balanced by delicate vegetal or hay undertones that keep the cup interesting.

Milk Oolong is versatile: it re-steeps beautifully, with each infusion revealing subtle shifts from sweet and creamy to more floral or vegetal notes. Drink it hot to enjoy its full, velvety body, or brew it cold for a refreshing, slightly sweet iced tea. Because this is a pure Jin Xuan oolong, there are no milky powders or flavorings added, just high-quality leaves and a distinctive, natural profile.

If you love smooth, layered oolongs, this Milk Oolong is an elegant, comforting choice that stands out for its unique creamy character, repeatable steeps and true-to-cultivar flavor.

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Milk Oolong (Jin Xuan / Nai Xiang / #12)

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For the best tasting cup we recommend the following:

Water: 8 fl oz
Temperature: 200° F
Serving Size: 1 tsp
Time: 3-5 minutes

These go great with Milk Oolong (Jin Xuan / Nai Xiang / #12)!

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Customer Reviews

This Milk Oolong is repeatedly praised for its naturally creamy, buttery and subtly sweet flavor and rich, dairy‑like aroma — all from pure tea leaves with no added milks or flavorings — and yields multiple smooth, low‑astringency infusions. Reviewers say it’s premium but worth the price, versatile hot or iced (and nice with a touch of honey), though a few noted faint vegetal or peppery undertones.

Like a tea milkshake

I read about Milk Oolong tea in a tea magazine (the tea concierge had been quoted as saying milk oolong was a guest favorite) and went on an internet search to find some. I’m so glad I found this site and this tea. I am placing a second order and subscription since I gave most of it away already! I took some to a friend recovering from hip surgery and we had a nice little visit and tea party. Highly recommend this tea! It seems to be popular with everyone who tries it.

Good quality milk oolong

I’ve been trying to find a good quality milk oolong somewhere for a couple years. I know it’s been a challenge to cultivate with climate change, since it requires a specific process with different temperatures at different times. I was really glad to find this—the quality is great! I’ll be stocking up once I can.

Absolutely delightful!

Creamy, luxurious, delicious. I love this tea.

Love love love this oolong tea! Each infusion brings a subtle change in the flavor and it's always very smooth to taste.

I wanted to try this and I'm really glad I did. It definitely has an earthy aroma, but it's not too strong. I was expecting a little more milk/ butter taste, it had almost a very slight pepper taste. It was really good! Calming green tea, second infusion brought out a little more of the earthy taste but, for me, it was really comforting and quite enjoyable. I'll likely get a larger bag, definitely worth a try!

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