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This Gui Fei Oolong presents a captivating aroma of cooked lychee and pine resin, evolving into a sweet, honeyed liquor. Notes of muscatel grapes mingle with delicate orchid florals and a hint of cedar, rounded by juicy, dried apricot undertones. The overall impression is one of comforting warmth with a lingering fruity sweetness.
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About This Tea
What does Honey Duchess taste like?
This Gui Fei Oolong presents a captivating aroma of cooked lychee and pine resin, evolving into a sweet, honeyed liquor. Notes of muscatel grapes mingle with delicate orchid florals and a hint of ceda. It leans honey, floral and fruity.
How should I brew Honey Duchess?
Water around 85–95 °C (185–205 °F). In a mug, steep 3–4 min. For gongfu, use 5–7 g per 100 ml, 10–30 s steeps (8–15 rounds). You'll get to see how the flavor changes across multiple rounds. Heavier roasts can take boiling water no problem.
Where does Honey Duchess come from?
Grown in Nantou, Taiwan from the Qing Xin Oolong cultivar. This batch is from the Summer 2025 harvest. The leaves got a light roast after picking.
How much does Honey Duchess cost?
Starts at $2.20 from Mei Leaf, or about $0.18/g. A 8g package gets you around 1 gongfu sessions at ~6 g each, which works out to about $1.08 per session. Explore more oolong teas on Teadar.