Organic Eastern Beauty Oolong-Special Lot

A darker oolong with autumnal flavor hints of cardamom, allspice, oak, and honey, featuring a delightfully velvety mouthfeel - perfect for leisurely sipping in small pots or gaiwans for true appreciation. Product Overview Tea Type: Chinese Oolong (Darker variety)Alternative Name: Oriental BeautyProcessing: Darker oxidation, non-rock tea styleCertification: USDA OrganicCharacter: "DHP Light" - less mineral presence than rock teasAvailability: Special LotLiquor Color: Amber brewHistorical Context: Created in late 19th century, popular Victorian-era export What Makes This Tea Special Organic Eastern Beauty Oolong represents a fascinating piece of tea history, developed in the late 19th century and popularized by John Dodd's Dodd & Co. as one of the premier oolong exports to the United Kingdom starting in 1860. Unlike rock teas, this oolong develops its distinctive sweetness through terpenes released by tea plants in response to insect predation - a natural process that creates the tea