Honey Wood – High Mountain Oolong
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- Tengchong City, Yunnan Province, China
- Qing Xin Ruan Zhi Oolong Species from Taiwan
- 2,300 meters
- Spring 2026
- 85%
- 1 bud 2 or 3 leaves
- Tightly rolled and red to black leaves.
- Flowery & fruity
- Golden and bright
- Sweet and smooth, with honey taste and aftertaste
- Fertile, tender and complete.
- Store in airtight, opaque packaging; in cool, dry place
- 36 months
Honey Wood is a heavily oxidized high mountain oolong from Mingguang, Tengchong, in western Yunnan, grown at 2,300 meters from the Taiwanese Qing Xin Ruan Zhi cultivar. At about 85% oxidation, its tightly rolled leaves are red to black and brew a golden cup that is sweet and smooth, with a clear honey taste, flowery and fruity aromas and a lasting finish.
At a Glance
- Tea type: Oolong tea (high-mountain, about 85% oxidized)
- Origin: Tengchong City, Yunnan Province, China
- Cultivar: Qing Xin Ruan Zhi Oolong Species from Taiwan
- Elevation: 2,300 meters
- Harvest season: Spring 2026
- Oxidation: 85%
- Picking: 1 bud 2 or 3 leaves
What Does Honey Wood Taste Like?
- Dry leaf: tightly rolled, red to black.
- Aroma: flowery and fruity.
- Liquor: golden and bright.
- Taste: sweet and smooth with a honey taste and aftertaste.
Honey Wood or Light Breeze?
Same garden, same cultivar, different oxidation. Honey Wood (about 85%) is darker and honeyed. Light Breeze (about 40%) is greener and more floral. If you like black tea, start with Honey Wood.
Where It Grows
The garden sits at 2,300 meters near the China–Myanmar border in Tengchong, a volcanic area known for hot springs. Snow falls here every winter, the soil is rich and volcanic, and sheep graze between the bushes to control weeds.
How to Brew Honey Wood
| Method | Water | Leaf per 100 ml | First steep | Each extra steep | Infusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gongfu (gaiwan or small teapot) | 100°C/212°F | 5g | 5 seconds | +5 seconds | 10 |
| Western (mug or teapot) | 100°C/212°F | 0.8g | 120 seconds | +30 seconds | 3 |
In practice, for gongfu brewing that means about 6 g of leaf in a 120 ml gaiwan. Pour the water, wait 5 seconds, then pour off all the tea. Add 5 seconds to each steep after that. For a 350 ml (12 oz) mug, use about 2.8 g and steep for 120 seconds.
Storage and Shelf Life
- Storage: Store in airtight, opaque packaging; in cool, dry place
- Shelf life: 36 months
FAQ
Is Honey Wood more like oolong or black tea?
It is an oolong, but at 85% oxidation it sits close to black tea, with a honeyed sweetness and less floral freshness than lighter oolongs.
Can I brew it Western style?
Yes: about 0.8 g per 100 ml at boiling, 2 minutes for the first cup.
Keep Exploring
- Read: Six Types of Basic Tea in China
- Pairs well with: Light Breeze High Mountain Oolong
- Pairs well with: Oriental Beauty Oolong
Brewing Method
Chinese Gongfu Tea Method- 100°C/212°F
- 5g
- 5 seconds
- +5 seconds
- 10
Western Cup Method- 100°C/212°F
- 0.8g
- 120 seconds
- +30 seconds
- 3
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Green –
I bought both Honey Wood and Light Breeze. I would like to say honey wood is good for breakfast with milk to start your day, while light breeze is much suitable for lunch after, to continue your day. They are both so good.