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Revision as of 21:20, 6 November 2014
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Oolong Beauty Queen
Oriental Beauty (東方美人) is one of the most famous Oolong teas. The tea is also well known as "Dong Fang Mei Ren", the the Chinese pronunciation of "Oriental Beauty". This oolong has a particularly fruity and rich body with muscatel notes caused by bites of cicadas. The teas liquor is quiet dark due to the high oxidation of about 70%.
Production areas
Although Oriental Beauty originated in Taiwan. It's nowadays produced in many tea growing regions, partly with different names.
Taiwan
- Alishan up to 1200m
- Zhushan up to 600m
Thailand
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Tea garden in Doi Mae Salong
In Thailand is Oriental Beauty also known as "Nang Ngam".
- Doi Mae Salong, Provice Chiang Rai up to 1400m. Thailands best Oolong teas are produced here.