What is the oxidation level of Floral Oolong Tea?

Floral Oolong Tea is lightly oxidised at approximately 15–20%, placing it closer to green tea than black tea. This light oxidation develops honey-blossom and orchid notes while preserving the fresh, high-altitude character of the leaf.

How do I brew Floral Oolong Tea?

Brew Floral Oolong with water at 80–85°C. Use 2–3g per 240ml and steep for 2–3 minutes. Floral Oolong responds beautifully to multiple infusions — try 3–4 steeps from the same leaves, each revealing different aspects of the honey-floral profile.

Single-origin oolong · grown at 5,000–5,500 ft

Nepal Hills Floral Oolong Tea

Smooth, Honey-Blossom Oolong Tea from Ilam, Nepal

Organic in progress
Whole leaf only
5% back to farm

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Single-origin oolong · grown at 5,000–5,500 ft

Nepal Hills Floral Oolong Tea

Smooth, Honey-Blossom Oolong Tea from Ilam, Nepal

Organic in progress
Whole leaf only
5% back to farm

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Description

Floral Oolong Tea is a delicate, lightly oxidised single-origin oolong from Ilam, Nepal — grown at 5,000–5,500 ft above sea level by Norling Specialty Tea's artisan team. Honey blossom, soft orchid, and a gentle peach sweetness on a mountain-light body. Everything a high-mountain oolong should be — and no bitterness.

The Story of Floral Oolong Tea

Oolong tea sits between green and black — oxidised just enough to develop depth and complexity, while still holding the fresh, aromatic character of a lighter tea. At 5,000–5,500 ft in the Ilam district, Norling Specialty Tea's artisan team has found the precise processing window that produces the floral, honey-soft profile this oolong is known for. The oxidation is controlled to approximately 20–30%, preserving the mountain freshness while building a quiet sweetness that lingers.

This tea was developed for drinkers who love Taiwanese high-mountain oolongs — the kind of cup you can steep multiple times, each infusion revealing a slightly different aspect of the same flower. Grown in small seasonal batches by 40 smallholder families and youth artisans, Floral Oolong Tea is a product of the land, the altitude, and the people who understand both.

Why Floral Oolong Tea Is Different

Light 20–30% oxidation preserves the mountain-fresh floral character that full oxidation would destroy
Grown at 5,000–5,500 ft in the Ilam highlands — the same elevation profile that produces Taiwan's most prized high-mountain oolongs
Multiple-steep tea: each infusion opens new layers — honey on the first, soft orchid on the second, clean sweetness on the third
Produced by Norling Specialty Tea's artisan team in Ilam — small-batch, hand-processed, never mass-produced
Purchasing this helps support farms like Norling Specialty Tea achieve organic certification through our 5% back to farm program

About Norling Specialty Tea

Norling Specialty Tea is a young farm in the Ilam district of eastern Nepal, operated by youth artisans — 40 smallholder families and a team of young tea makers who hand-tend tea bushes at 5,000–5,500 ft above sea level. The farm is currently in the process of organic certification. Norling's teas are produced in limited seasonal batches, hand-processed from leaf to bag, and shipped directly to Canada. This is not commodity tea — it is the work of the next generation of Nepali tea makers, building something new at altitude.

New to Nepal Hills Tea? Start with the Tea Sampler Kit ($30 CAD) — 10 single-origin teas from all 4 farms, including Floral Oolong Tea, in one discovery set.

What's included

Grown at 5,000–5,500 ft in Ilam by Norling Specialty Tea's youth artisans and oxidised to just 20–30% to hold the mountain-fresh floral character. Steep it several times — each infusion reveals a different flower.

Brewing

Hot — 85–90°C, 3–4 min. Re-steeps 3–5×, dropping 5°C and adding 30 s each steep.
Each infusion opens a new layer — honey first, orchid later. One teaspoon per cup.

Shipping & returns

Free Canada-wide shipping on orders $60+. Free local delivery in Peterborough, ON over $20. Not for you? Contact us within 30 days — our refund policy covers it.

5% back to farm

Purchasing this helps support farms like Norling Specialty Tea achieve organic certification — 5% of every order goes directly back to our four partner farms.

Single-origin No bitterness Whole leaf only Grown at 5,000–7,000 ft 5% back to farm

Know your tea.

Every Nepal Hills tea names its farm, its grower, and its altitude. Here's exactly where this one comes from.

Ilam, Nepal Tea origin Ilam, Nepal Tea origin
Norling Specialty Tea — organic in progress Tea garden Norling Specialty Tea — organic in progress Tea garden
Xempoo Rai · 40 smallholder families Producer / artisan Xempoo Rai · 40 smallholder families Producer / artisan
5,000–5,500 ft above sea level Farm elevation 5,000–5,500 ft above sea level Farm elevation
~20–30% — lightly oxidised oolong Oxidation ~20–30% — lightly oxidised oolong Oxidation
~30–50 mg per 8 oz cup (medium-low) Caffeine level ~30–50 mg per 8 oz cup (medium-low) Caffeine level
Honey blossom · soft orchid · gentle peach Tasting notes Honey blossom · soft orchid · gentle peach Tasting notes

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Why 20–30% oxidation

Light enough to keep the flower intact.

Oxidised just enough to build depth while holding the mountain-fresh floral character that full oxidation would destroy. Honey blossom, soft orchid, gentle peach.

Made for multiple steeps

Each infusion opens a new layer.

Steep it 3–5 times — honey on the first, soft orchid on the second, clean sweetness on the third. Drop 5°C and add 30 seconds each round.

Who grew it

Norling Specialty Tea, Ilam.

40 smallholder families and a team of young tea makers, hand-processing small seasonal batches at altitude and working toward organic certification. 5% of your order supports that.

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Questions, answered

What does Floral Oolong Tea taste like?

Floral Oolong Tea has a delicate, layered profile: honey blossom on the nose, orchid and soft peach in the cup, and a long, sweet finish. It sits between green and black tea in oxidation — lighter than dark oolong but with more body than green tea. If you enjoy Taiwanese high-mountain oolongs (Alishan, Li Shan), this Himalayan oolong from Norling at 5,000–5,500 ft in Ilam will feel familiar and exceptional.

Is Floral Oolong Tea bitter?

No. Floral Oolong from Norling Specialty Tea is grown at 5,000–5,500 ft in Nepal's Ilam region, where high altitude and cooler temperatures naturally reduce tannin levels. The floral notes and honey sweetness dominate, leaving a smooth, clean finish. Brew at 85–90°C for 3–4 minutes. Even beginners who have had bitter oolong elsewhere consistently describe this as the smoothest oolong they've tried.

What is the difference between Floral Oolong and Dark Oolong?

Both are Nepal Hills oolongs from the Himalayas, but they're very different cups. Floral Oolong has lower oxidation with honey-orchid-peach notes and a delicate, light body — ideal for sipping slowly. Dark Oolong has approximately 50% oxidation (closer to black tea) with stone fruit, roasted honey, and earthy depth — it's also excellent cold-brewed. If you're new to oolong, start with Floral Oolong.

Is Floral Oolong Tea organic?

Floral Oolong Tea is sourced from Norling Specialty Tea in Ilam, Nepal, which is currently in the process of organic certification. The farm grows without synthetic pesticides — this is essential for the delicate floral character to develop naturally. We contribute 5% of every purchase to the organic certification fund to help Norling and other farm partners achieve full certification. We never use the term "certified organic" for this product.

How many times can I steep Floral Oolong leaves?

Floral Oolong can be steeped 3–5 times. Each infusion reveals a slightly different note — the first steep is most floral, later steeps become softer and creamier. For re-steeping, reduce water temperature by 5°C and add 30 seconds per subsequent steep. Oolongs are among the best loose leaf teas for multiple infusions, making the cost-per-cup excellent compared to tea bags.

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