Bai Hao Oolong also known as Oriental Beauty Tea or Dong Fang Mei Ren, is one of Taiwan’s most famous oolong teas. It is a highly oxidized (60–70%) oolong, closer in character to black tea, known for its honey-like sweetness, fruity aroma, and smooth mouthfeel. The name “Bai Hao” (meaning white tip) comes from the fine silvery-white hairs that cover the tender tea buds used in its production.

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Here’s a complete guide to Bai Hao Oolong (Taiwan) for your blog:

🍵 Bai Hao Oolong – Taiwan’s Oriental Beauty Tea

🌍 Origin & History

  • Origin: Hsinchu and Miaoli counties, northern Taiwan.

  • Developed in the 19th century after Taiwanese farmers noticed that tea leaves bitten by the tea jassid (Jacobiasca formosana, a small green leafhopper) developed a unique honeyed aroma.

  • Exported to Europe, where Queen Elizabeth II reportedly praised it as “Oriental Beauty,” giving it an international identity.

🍃 Cultivation & Processing

  1. Harvest: Picked in early summer when tea jassids are active. Only the top buds and first two leaves are harvested.

  2. Bug-Bitten Magic: The jassid bites trigger oxidation and biochemical changes in the leaves, producing natural honey and muscatel-like flavors.

  3. Withering: Leaves are sun-wilted and air-wilted.

  4. Oxidation: Long oxidation (60–70%), higher than most oolongs.

  5. Firing & Rolling: Leaves are pan-fired and rolled into loose, curly shapes.

  6. Drying: Carefully roasted to preserve fragrance.

☕ Flavor Profile

  • Aroma: Honey, ripe fruit, floral, muscat grapes.

  • Taste: Sweet, smooth, with no bitterness; notes of honey, peach, plum, and sometimes spice.

  • Mouthfeel: Rich, velvety, lingering sweetness (hui gan).

🍽️ Brewing Guide

  • Tea-to-water ratio: 4–5 g tea per 150 ml water.

  • Water temperature: 85–90°C (185–194°F).

  • Steeping time: 2–3 minutes (Western style) or short multiple infusions (Gongfu style).

  • Infusions: Can be steeped 4–6 times, with evolving flavor notes.

⚡ Nutritional & Health Benefits

Like other oolongs, Bai Hao is rich in polyphenols, catechins, and antioxidants. Potential benefits include:

  • Supports metabolism and weight management

  • Aids digestion after fatty meals

  • Promotes heart health by reducing cholesterol

  • Provides calming effects due to moderate caffeine

  • Rich in anti-inflammatory compounds

Calories: ~2 kcal per cup (unsweetened).

📝 Summary

Bai Hao Oolong (Oriental Beauty) is a premium Taiwanese oolong with a unique bug-bitten origin, giving it a natural honey-like sweetness and fruity fragrance. Grown in Hsinchu and Miaoli, it is one of the most prestigious teas of Taiwan, cherished worldwide for its elegant flavor and cultural story.

👉 Would you like me to also prepare a comparison of Bai Hao Oolong with other famous Taiwanese teas (like High Mountain Oolong and Tie Guan Yin)?

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