"Jing Xuan"

[hooksie]

I just received an order from Red Blossom Tea today, and mixed in among my 1oz packs was a small sampler of "Jing Xuan; Fermosa Oolong". I take it that they threw in this sample as little addition (either that or some poor chap is now missing his sample packet ).

However, I have no idea what "Jing Xuan" is, and I can't seem to find it on their website either.

Anyone have any ideas as to what this sample I received is? Just a basic fermosa probably?

[Herb_Master]

I take it that they threw in this sample as little addition (either that or some poor chap is now missing his sample packet ).

I would not worry about 'some poor chap' - I get samples thrown in with most of my onlibe suppliers!

[bi lew chun]

Google Jin Xuan, maybe.

[edkrueger]

Its a cultivar of oolong.
AKA:
Jin Xuan
Jian Xuan
Soft Stem Oolong

[MarshalN]

Jinxuan is what you're looking for. Relatively cheap Taiwanese oolong grew usually on lower elevation.

[Janine]

Sometimes it's called "milk oolong" because of a milk or cream-like scent/flavor in the tea.

[tenuki]

Its a cultivar of oolong.
AKA:
Jin Xuan
Jian Xuan
Soft Stem Oolong

Jin Xuan - 金萱 translates - Golden Lily. Origin: Taiwan. Also refered to as TTSE #12 or #27, produced at lower elevations. Often sold under the varietal name or as milk oolong ( check out Shiuwen's tea blog for more varietal information, she has several posts dedicated to the topic and wikicha's varietal section as well )

Soft Stem Ooolong (Ruan zhi - 軟枝 ) Origin: China Fuji, produced at higher elevations. is something very different. My understanding is that it was one of the original varieties brought over from the Fujian region of china, but has fell out of popular use lately because of it's low resistance to disease. Most likely to be found in artisan gao shans nowdays I think, because it is quite tasty but low producing and hard to grow.

[edkrueger]

Its a cultivar of oolong.
AKA:
Jin Xuan
Jian Xuan
Soft Stem Oolong

Jin Xuan - 金萱 translates - Golden Lily. Origin: Taiwan. Also refered to as TTSE #12 or #27, produced at lower elevations. Often sold under the varietal name or as milk oolong ( check out Shiuwen's tea blog for more varietal information, she has several posts dedicated to the topic and wikicha's varietal section as well )

Soft Stem Ooolong (Ruan zhi - 軟枝 ) Origin: China Fuji, produced at higher elevations. is something very different. My understanding is that it was one of the original varieties brought over from the Fujian region of china, but has fell out of popular use lately because of it's low resistance to disease. Most likely to be found in artisan gao shans nowdays I think, because it is quite tasty but low producing and hard to grow.

Yes, you correct. I looked at the wrong page of my guide on accident.

[Aphroditea]

Jin Xuan - 金萱 translates - Golden Lily. Origin: Taiwan. Also refered to as TTSE #12 or #27, produced at lower elevations. Often sold under the varietal name or as milk oolong ( check out Shiuwen's tea blog for more varietal information, she has several posts dedicated to the topic and wikicha's varietal section as well )

Tenuki, you ever feel like you are repeating yourself?

Hook - Jin Xuan is one of my favorite teas. It has a rich, almost buttery taste with just the right amount of natural sweetness to it. A good one will totally make you bliss out! It makes a really great tea to gongfu because the complexity really shines that way. I had been drinking it for some time not really knowing what it was before Tenuki gave me his Golden Lily Speech(tm) and now that I know exactly what to look for I am a happier woman.

[hooksie]

Tenuki, you ever feel like you are repeating yourself?

Hook - Jin Xuan is one of my favorite teas. It has a rich, almost buttery taste with just the right amount of natural sweetness to it. A good one will totally make you bliss out! It makes a really great tea to gongfu because the complexity really shines that way. I had been drinking it for some time not really knowing what it was before Tenuki gave me his Golden Lily Speech(tm) and now that I know exactly what to look for I am a happier woman.

Had my first Jin Xuan yesterday, and I was quite pleased!