A focused tasting of four distinctive teas selected for experienced drinkers who want to compare cultivar, processing and seasonal character across a Thai and Yunnan Tea selection .
Tea at a glance
Cultivar: TTES No. 12 Jin Xuan, TTES No. 17 or No. 12 Jungle Ruby, Yunnan single bud, and Oriental Beauty-style leaf
Harvest: Spring 2026
Processing: Oolong, fully oxidised black tea, and insect-bitten Oriental Beauty
Leaf style: Four separate 20g loose-leaf samples
Oxidation: Partially to fully oxidised
Origin: Northern Thailand and Yunnan, China
Brewing: Taste each tea separately; use the individual product brewing guides
Inside the selection
- Thai Jin Xuan Oolong (TTES No. 12), 20g: orchid, green plum, smooth texture and clean lingering sweetness.
- Jungle Ruby Thai Black Tea, 20g: malted honey, dark fruit, floral sweetness and a clean mineral finish.
- Yunnan Golden Needle Black Tea, 20g: wild honey, floral nectar and ripe apricot over a smooth, silky liquor with a lingering sweet finish.
- Oriental Beauty Spring 2026, 20g: wildflower honey, muscat grape, ripe peach, dark stone fruit and lingering sweetness.
Total tea weight: 80g. Each tea is packed separately for freshness and side-by-side tasting.
Spring lots of TTES No. 12 and No. 17 are harvested around March. From May, summer production moves toward more black tea and red oolong. Contents are limited by the available seasonal harvest.
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