Hummingbird's Dream Oolong Tea
Settle in with a soothing cup of Hummingbird's Dream Oolong Tea from Broken Cup Teahouse. Sourced from a Ya Shi Xiang varietal, this loose-leaf oolong tea strikes a balance between a light and medium oxidation, creating a delicate, refreshing cup. Its natural sweetness shines through bold honeysuckle notes, paired with a gentle brightness and smooth, lingering finish.
Ya Shi Xiang is a type of Dancong (single-bush) oolong tea grown in the Phoenix Mountain region of Guangdong, China. This prized varietal is known for its complex, floral aroma—sophisticated, fragrant, and refreshing without being perfumy.
For more handcrafted, small-batch teas, explore Broken Cup Teahouse's Dark Honey Black Tea and Yuja Peel Citrus Tea.
To learn how to brew the perfect cup, check out Broken Cup Teahouse's Steeping Guide.
Ingredients: oolong tea leaves
Made by: Broken Cup Teahouse
Made in: Massachusetts, USA
Specifications:
- 25g loose leaf Oolong tea
- Ya Shi Xiang varietal, origin of Guangdong, China
- light oxidation, light roast
Use: This tea is best brewed with a lighter touch. For hot tea, brew gently with boiling water, keeping the steeps short. Let the leaves cool and breathe between steeps. Brew to your taste using either method listed below.
Gongfu-style steeping (recommended)
- 4g tea
- 100 mL water at 100°C
- Steep 25 sec, then 15 sec, then 20 sec, adding 5 sec with each subsequent steep
Western-style steeping
- 3g tea
- 8 oz water at 100°C
- 3 minutes (or to taste)
- Re-steep at least twice
Further Reading: Broken Cup Teahouse is a Greater-Boston based, Asian woman-owned small business specializing in sourcing single-origin, handcrafted, small-batch teas directly from tea makers in East Asia. Rooted in an appreciation for traditional Asian tea culture, owner and founder Yin Guan states, "The mission of Broken Cup Teahouse is to bring people together to experience beauty in a cup."
