SKU: T/EX49/ORIENTAL BEAUTY STYLED OOLONG/25
Turzum’s Oriental Beauty-styled oolong is crafted from carefully selected BB157 cultivar leaves, plucked during peak moonsoon under specific . The dry leaf appears mildly twisted with silver buds, while the liquor is golden-amber with sweet floral-fruity aromatics. On tasting, it unveils layers of muscat grape, honey, and a mellow citrus edge with a long, nectar-like finish. Lightly oxidised and delicately fired, this artisanal oolong echoes the elegance of its Taiwanese namesake, interpreted through the high-altitude terroir of Darjeeling’s Turzum garden. This tea is totally handmade ,carefully shaped and rolled along with naturally withered and oxidised.
Turzum’s Oriental Beauty-Styled Oolong is a rare Darjeeling oolong, crafted from moonsoon-plucked leaves . Lightly oxidised and delicately fired, it brews a golden cup with sweet floral top notes, hints of muscat grape, and a honeyed finished
Darjeeling
BB157
Single Estate
Monsoon Flush
Pooja Majumder
OOLONG
Conventional
Handmade
Manual
Turzum Tea Estate lies in the Rungbong Valley, bordered by the famed Sungma garden. Known for its high elevation, misty climate, and clonal varietals, Turzum produces some of the finest spring teas in Darjeeling. The estate’s meticulous plucking standards and artisanal processing methods result in teas that are both nuanced and elegant. Turzum Oriental Beauty Styled Oolong is one such limited batch, evoking the ethereal freshness of the Himalayan monsoon.
Any Time
Use filtered or bottled water. Heat the water up to 95°C. Put in 2.5 g of loose tea for every cup (180 ml). Let it steep for 3 to 5 minutes. Strain into a cup and serve.
Hand-shaped whole leaves and buds display purplish to brownish hues with golden ombre tips. On infusion, the leaves open to reveal a brownish tone with a pronounced floral aroma, leaning towards rose. The liquor is amber in colour, smooth and sweet, carrying layered floral notes that gently merge with a touch of caramel, leaving a refined and lingering finish.