Oolong sits between green and black tea: the leaves are allowed to oxidise partially before heat stops the process, anywhere between barely and almost fully. Japan makes very little of it, since the country's tea industry is built around steaming leaf immediately to prevent exactly that oxidation, so Japanese oolong is a small and deliberate production. Partial oxidation develops floral and stone-fruit aromas that neither a green nor a black tea produces, over a soft body with none of the green-tea astringency. It takes water much hotter than a sencha, and it rewards repeated short infusions — five or six from one portion is normal. Each one tastes a little different as the leaf unfurls.
Artigiano del tè: Miyazaki SabouMiyazaki
Per lungo tempo, Akira Miyazaki si è sforzato di coltivare il tè utilizzando esclusivamente fertilizzanti organici. Il suo raccolto dipendeva dalle condizioni meteorologiche e dagli insetti, e in alcuni anni la resa era piuttosto scarsa. Ben presto comprese che, anziché cercare di controllare la natura, avrebbe dovuto imparare a coesistere con essa. Se le piante di tè vengono coltivate in armonia con la natura, il terreno permetterà loro di prosperare. Dopo aver compreso questo principio, riuscì a produrre per anni tè di altissima qualità, senza intaccare la bellezza naturale di Gokase.
Origine: MiyazakiGiappone
Questo tè oolong di alta montagna viene coltivato sulle montagne di Gokase, nella prefettura di Miyazaki . Sebbene i tè tostati in padella e Oolong siano rari in Giappone, questa regione è diventata famosa per le loro varietà. L'azienda agricola Miyazaki Sabou non utilizza pesticidi nei suoi campi da 40 anni e produce tutti i suoi tè con metodi biologici. L'altitudine elevata delle piantagioni e il clima mite del Giappone meridionale creano le condizioni di coltivazione perfette per tè di alta qualità.
Cultivar: Minamisayaka, Saemidori, TakachihoVarietà di tè
This rare oolong is a blend of 3 different tea cultivars, the Minamisayaka, Saemidori and Takachiho. The farmer combines these 3 carefully to capture the best aspects of each.
Minamisayaka: The name Minamisayaka roughly translates to “southern freshness” and it is known for having a milky and floral characteristic. This makes it perfect for making high mountain oolong like this, as you really want to capture these flowery flavors and aromas.
Saemidori: The saemidori cultivar is mostly used for the production of premium green teas like gyokuro and matcha, but it works great in this rare oolong. This cultivar is known for its light and sweet flavor, so it really smooths out the overall flavor of this tea.
This tea cultivar was named after the town it was created in, Takachiho a small village in Miyazaki prefecture. It was created as far back as 1953, making it just as old as Yabukita. The tea variety was intended to be used for kamairicha, but it works perfectly in this high mountain oolong. : Takachiho
Preparazione e presentazioneFino a 18 tazze
Caffè caldo: 5 g di foglie, 150–200 ml di acqua a 90 °C (194 °F), 1,5 minuti.
Preparalo di nuovo: Le stesse foglie permettono di ottenere 3 infusioni. Reinfondere altre 2 volte con acqua alla stessa temperatura, per 20 secondi ogni volta; ogni infusione avrà un sapore leggermente diverso.
Caffè freddo: Oltre a produrre una deliziosa tazza di tè caldo, questo raro oolong è ottimo anche per la preparazione a freddo. Basta lasciare le foglie in infusione in una tazza o in una caraffa per 3 ore in acqua a temperatura ambiente e al vostro ritorno troverete un tè verde fresco e dissetante.
Una confezione: Fino a 18 tazze · 6 porzioni da 5 g, 3 infusioni ciascuna · 30 g / 1,1 oz.
Perché scegliere Nio Teas ?
Per noi, il tè è più di una semplice bevanda, è uno stile di vita. Abbiamo trascorso anni visitando piantagioni di tè in tutto il Giappone, degustando tè con chi li coltiva e costruendo relazioni dirette e durature. Crediamo che questo sia il modo più sostenibile di approvvigionarsi di tè: meno intermediari, maggiore tracciabilità e un legame più stretto tra produttore e consumatore.
Ogni tè è al 100% privo di pesticidi e accuratamente selezionato per il suo gusto, la sua origine e la sua lavorazione. Che tu stia scoprendo il tè giapponese o confrontando cultivar e terroir, troverai note di degustazione sincere, precise indicazioni per l'infusione e un supporto concreto per aiutarti a ottenere il meglio da ogni tazza.
Valori tipici per 100 ml di tè preparato, tratti dalle Tabelle Standard di Composizione degli Alimenti in Giappone (MEXT, 8a edizione), infuso oolong (alimento n. 16042; 15 g di foglie, 650 ml di acqua a 90 °C, 30 s). I valori nella vostra tazza possono variare a seconda del tipo di foglia, dell'acqua e del tempo di infusione.
Completa il tuo rituale del tèNo Kyusu at home? No problem!
100% senza pesticidiDirettamente dagli agricoltoriPuro e non miscelatoTerroir di origine unicaRaccolta in piccoli lottiAutentico artigianato giapponese
Unveiling Oolong's Superfood Power
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Caffeina
Caffeina naturale per una carica delicata e duratura.
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Antiossidanti
Ricco di catechine e altri antiossidanti naturali.
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Clorofilla
Naturalmente ricco di clorofilla, il pigmento responsabile del vibrante colore verde del matcha .
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Potassio e calcio
Minerali presenti in natura che contribuiscono al profilo nutrizionale del matcha .
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L -teanina
Un amminoacido presente naturalmente nel tè, associato a una sensazione di calma e concentrazione.
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Vitamine A, C, E e K
Contiene una gamma di vitamine naturalmente presenti nell'intera foglia di tè.
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15 coltivatori di tè giapponesi
Il nostro tè unisce la maestria artigianale e la competenza regionale di 15 agricoltori partner in tutto il Giappone.
Direttamente dal produttore alla tazza.
Instauriamo rapporti duraturi con i nostri agricoltori per ridurre gli intermediari e garantire una maggiore tracciabilità.
100% senza pesticidi Oolong
Every Oolong is grown without pesticides, then personally tasted and selected by our team.
How to Make Oolong Like a Pro
Per gustare al meglio il vostro tè Oolong di alta montagna Miyazaki , si consiglia di seguire queste indicazioni. Un'infusione a temperatura o per un tempo non corretti può conferire al tè un sapore amaro o annacquato.
Heat the Water
Riscaldare l'acqua a 90 °C (194 °F).
Add the Leaves
Aggiungere 5 g di foglie in una teiera kyusu .
Steep
Versare 150-200 ml di acqua e lasciare in infusione per 1,5 minuti.
Pour & Brew Again
Versate via tutta la bevanda, quindi lasciate in infusione le stesse foglie altre due volte (20 secondi ciascuna).
Tè sfuso o in bustine
Ricco di sapore, non di microplastiche.
Contadino: Miyazaki Sabouさん
Why Organic Oolong Fields Make a Difference
Le piante del tè assorbono tutto dal terreno, il che rende la coltivazione senza pesticidi particolarmente importante. Gli agricoltori con cui collaboriamo hanno trovato un modo per coltivare un tè delizioso senza danneggiare l'ecosistema naturale.
Da tempo Nio teas è il mio negozio di tè preferito per acquistare prodotti di alta qualità e non mi ha mai deluso. I loro tè sono eccellenti, ma vorrei soffermarmi soprattutto sul servizio clienti: il team di Nio è sempre stato molto gentile e disponibile ogni volta che ho avuto bisogno di assistenza. Il loro servizio clienti è impeccabile, attento e rapido nel rispondere a qualsiasi domanda, ed è per questo che sono una cliente fedele da tanto tempo.
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Il mio fornitore preferito di tè verde sfuso biologico giapponese. Selezionano alcuni dei migliori tè biologici dal Giappone e supportano i piccoli agricoltori e l'intero settore del tè biologico in crescita. Ordino da tutti i fornitori da anni e Nio ha sempre i prezzi e la selezione migliori. Offrono anche un servizio clienti eccellente e spedizioni veloci. Altamente raccomandato 🍃
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Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 40 reviews.
Being in Hong Kong (China) I ordered the Oolong tea from Nioteas and was blown away how delicious it tasted. From past 30 years I’ve never had Oolong tea in any part of China which had a nutty flavour and also a floral note. I’ve been so happy with the purchase that I ended up ordering more different varieties of tea from NIO teas. I wish they would also carry English Breakfast Tea + Darjeeling tea. Keep up the good work guys.
Ah yes had to stock up on these leebz grabbed 270G and you can steep and share big strong batches with 4G easy to introduce new people to outstanding organic tea, and have personal sessions with a 125ML gaiwan in da park or in a van down by the river.
Dis Miyazaki High Mountain Oolong is lovely it can handle hi temp steeping but boy does it shine with lower temps and hi leaf ratio in a gaiwan, it is sweet and creamy let me tell ya, so glad I grabbed 90G definitely gotta stock up peepz!
My husband loves oolong from China. I had him try this oolong, and he really liked it. I do as well. The floral is subtle, which I really appreciate. It's a really nice, light, tea that I will be ordering more of.
Delicious aroma, a lot more subdued compared to a dancong but the creaminess was out of this world, I was thrown off because I’d never expected tea to taste anything like a dairy product. I will be buying this again and will savor it!
A lovely session with a friend today! We enjoyed this tea and discussed the opportunities to try new teas! I’ve not had a Japanese oolong until today, but let’s say I’m officially a fan.
Notes: lotus flower, licorice root, fennel, and incredibly thick mouthfeel!
Such a delicious tea! I took some time to do a tasting with this tea, and these are my impressions.
Dry Leaf Scent: Highly aromatic roses, gardenia flowers, plum jam, and lemon bars.
Wet Leaf Scent: Sweet steamed baby bok choy, jasmine flower, and toasted whole grain waffles with honey.
1st Infusion Taste: Extremely aromatic gardenia flower, rose water, freshly baked almond croissant, and dark honey.
2nd Infusion Taste: Miso soup (umami, sweet and salty, and toasty), honey, and bok choy.
Body Sensations - Relaxed, yet energized clarity of mind. Cooling sensations ran through my neck, back and waist.
Highly recommended!
Miyazaki Sabou is a light and floral oolong, definitely on the greener side of the spectrum. The instructions tell you to brew it the Japanese way, one longer infusion, followed by two shorter ones but at higher temperatures (90°C) so you can extract its floral notes. The warmed up dry leaves smelled more green than floral and my first infusion was also rather vegetal with some floral hints. Perhaps I didn't get my temperatures quite right. I must try again to see if the flavours appear different to me next time. The second infusion, however, was unmistakably oolong, highly floral with notes of lilac blossoms, the third was milder in flavour. The texture of the tea is soft and buttery and the liquor has a bright yellow-green colour.
I loved this Japanese oolong! I am mostly used to drinking the Chinese and Taiwanese oolongs but this one is just is good. Light, sweet and floral. Everything I'm looking for in a green oolong
Nice sweet start that progresses into a floral finish but it is not too floral. Tastes are very balanced. I will buy this again and again. Hopefully there will be other Oolongs added.
I liked it. It is of the sort of Taiwan oloongs. Nice smell when dry, curled leaves. Whe poured it has a deep floral taste to it and a bit of sweetness. No astringency at all. Nice tea overall
First time trying Nio Teas, but I’m really impressed - high quality, quick shipping. The Miyazaki Oolong is an excellent tea that I will definitely order again.
Dieser Tee ist etwas Besonderes. Bei den unterschiedlichen Aufgüssen zeigt er unterschiedliche Aromen. Sehr komplex, auch Rose und einmal Jasmin konnte ich identifizieren. Sehr guter Tee!
This oolong just hits different. A cinnamon like undertone, floral with that distinctive oolong taste. And so smooth. No harsh edges. Absolutely love this.
This oolong tea is very nice! The first steep has a pleasant taste that, to me, is similar to a Jamaican plant called callaloo, which I thought was really interesting. The second steep is also nice, and I actually start to taste a very faint floral note. I usually drink it straight, but when I’m having sugar cravings, I add about a tablespoon of cane sugar. I was expecting this tea to have a strong bitter taste, but pleasantly, it doesn’t. I bought three bags and placed them in my IKEA glass jar—I think it’s the 17oz one. I will definitely keep this restocked!
The description is very true! It is a beautiful light but rich tea. The floral aromatics are matched by a gentle sweetness that is not overwhelming. It is elegant and bright, really tasting like spring.
If you're a fan of floral teas, you simply have to try this oolong. The balance of flavors is impeccable and something I haven't been able to find in other teas
I love this oolong. The taste is very light, while still being quite flavorful. It's the perfect tea to enjoy during a quiet moment of relaxation. I wish I had more moments like that!
There's nothing quite like the experience of brewing up a cup of this oolong. Everything from the taste to the smell of the leaves in the pot is simply divine. I can't wait until my next shipment arrives!