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Weiße zylindrische Teedose mit grünem 'Milk River' Aufdruck. Enthält Bio-Oolong-Tee aus Doi Mae Salong.

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Milk RiverOolong Tea

  • Creamy oolong from Thailand
  • Jin Xuan Milky Oolong specialty
  • Hand-rolled tea leaves
  • Multiple infusions
  • In a practical tea caddy or refill bag
€ 29,00
€ 36,25 / 100g incl. VAT, plus shipping

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Excellent taste, but the most admirable thing is the leaves - I have never seen such beautiful, large, dark green leaves that unfurl after brewing.
Ingredients

DE-ÖKO-013

non-EU Agriculture

Organic Oolong tea
Thai Oolong tea* (*certified organic)
Store in a cool and dry place.

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What you'll taste

Oolong Tee
Milk River

Known as "milk oolong," this tea is celebrated for its creamy, smooth taste with a delicate sweetness. Natural notes of milk, butter, and orchid make this tea a truly unique experience.

Vegetal
Floral
Sweet

Get it just right

Kleine Glasteekanne mit großen Teeblättern auf grauem Fliesenboden, Glasteebecher im Hintergrund.
Get it just right

  1. Layer by layer

    Use a large tea strainer, or steep the leaves directly in the pot and strain into a serving pot. Oolong thrives on repetition: you can brew it twice. For the full ceremony: prepare it in a gaiwan, Gong Fu Cha style.

  2. Time makes the difference

    Steep oolong leaves in cold water for 3–5 hours in the fridge, then strain and enjoy the same day.

  3. Hot start, cold finish

    Steep a larger amount of tea leaves hot, but not boiling, as usual, then pour over ice.

How your tea is made

Hand-plucked in spring or autumn, the young leaves and buds are first withered in the sun and then indoors. They are gently shaken on large trays to encourage partial oxidation. Under controlled conditions, the leaves oxidize to 15-30%, developing their creamy flavor. The leaves are then pan-fried to stop the oxidation. After that, the leaves are rolled into balls, dried, and sorted.

Grüne Teepflanzen in Reihen auf Plantage mit Bäumen und Bergen im sanften Tageslicht.
Grüne Reisterrassen auf sanften Hügeln unter klarem Himmel
Origin map for Doi Mae Salong, Thailand
Doi Mae SalongThailand

Where your tea grows

Doi Mae Salong, located in the Chiangrai province of northern Thailand at an elevation of 1,350 meters above sea level, offers perfect conditions for cultivating high-quality oolong tea, thanks to its consistent rainfall. In recent years, Thailand has emerged as a significant production country of oolong teas, using traditional techniques and local cultivars to create unique and distinctive teas.
Weißes Marmortablett mit Glasteekanne, drei Teedosen und grünen Teeblättern.

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FAQ about Milk River

What kind of oolong tea is Milk River?
Milk River is an oolong tea from northern Thailand. This partially oxidised oolong is known for its creamy-smooth character, delicate sweetness, and natural notes of milk, butter, and orchid.
Why is Milk River also called Milk Oolong, and does the tea contain milk?
Milk River is made from the Jin Xuan tea variety, which is known for its naturally creamy aroma. The milky notes come from the tea plant variety and the processing method – not from added milk or artificial flavourings. The tea contains no milk, milk powder, or other additives.
How is Milk River processed?
For Milk River, young leaves and buds are hand-picked, withered, gently shaken, and oxidised to 15–30%. The oxidation is then halted by roasting before the leaves are rolled, dried, and sorted.
Is Milk River flavoured?
No, Milk River is not flavoured.
Is Milk River organic?
Yes, Milk River is an organic oolong tea from certified organic cultivation.
What does Milk River oolong tea taste like?
Milk River has a creamy, smooth, and balanced flavour. In the cup, it reveals gentle notes of milk, butter, and orchid, accompanied by a fine natural sweetness.
What is the difference between Milk River and classic green tea or black tea?
In terms of flavour, Milk River sits between green tea and black tea because oolong is only partially oxidised. This often gives it more complexity than green tea, while making it finer, lighter, and more floral than many black teas.