Just purchased an Osmanthus Oolong tea, Gui Hau Oolong, and it is really quite special. Similar to a jasmine, the osmanthus flowers are quite fragrent but not as overpowering as the aroma and taste in a Jasmine Pearl.
The tea itself is comprised of larger whole green leaves and delivers the taste associated with an oolong. Not grassy like greener teas.
This parricular tea is good for two excellent infusions, with the third completely lacking the floral fragrance of the osmanthus.
The only other osmanthus I ever tried was a bagged variety and was extremely dissappointing. The whole leaf variety, on the other hand, is a favorite and will be something I enjoy often.
Re: Osmanthus Oolong Tea
TeaSource also has an Osthmanthus Oolong, but they call it Sweet Flower Oolong.
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Geeber you maybe correct, but when I tasted the Sweet Flower Oolong, I didn't get that it had been infused, more of a naturally occurring thing.
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That could be. It does have flower "bits" in it, but it isn't very strong. I think that may be why I like it. In fact, I think I'll have some when I get home! Thanks for the idea! 
Feb 25th, '10, 20:51
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Re: Osmanthus Oolong Tea
If an osmanthus oolong is from Taiwan, it's more likely a oolong flavored by osmanthus flowers. If it's from Fujian, it's more likely name of a oolong varietal (huang jin gui), usually unflavored. I like both 
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It wouldn't surprise me if the tea turned out to be from Thailand. A lot of it is produced in the north around Chiang Rai and exported to Taiwan. It's not bad and the osmanthus is quite pleasant.gingko wrote:If an osmanthus oolong is from Taiwan, it's more likely a oolong flavored by osmanthus flowers. If it's from Fujian, it's more likely name of a oolong varietal (huang jin gui), usually unflavored. I like both