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Champagne Formosa | Dongfang Meiran 東方美人茶 | Oriental Beauty Oolong

Dusk shifts into the dead of night as the pastel shades of afternoon recede into deep violets and midnight blues. Moonlight catches on forming dewdrops and the entire field glimmers. Emerging from the safety of the shadows, a procession of minuscule creatures ripple a gentle disturbance across the mystical nocturne.  The newest leaves are sought and a polite drink is permitted under a carpet of stars. When the leaves of Oriental Beauty oolong are later steeped, crystal notes of silken champagne, earth, date and honey are enigmatically present. Their presence is a mystery to all but the quiet audience of the moon.

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Gifting Guide | Oriental Beauty Oolong Pairs Perfectly With:

Fuyu Persimmon Japanese Tea Canister | Small | 冬柿
Ti Kuan Yin Oolong | Traditional Chinese Tea
Creme Brulee Tea

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Brisbane tea store Tour de Tea independently blends and sources the finest teas, curating an exquisite, bespoke tea selection for Australian tea lovers.

Tea is a ritual of quiet attention. Once welcomed into a routine, it provides dependable moments of joyous tranquility via the senses:

Sight: the golden, amber hues of a steeped brew.
Olfactory: the earthy or floral scent of unfurling steam.
Touch: the weight and texture of a perfectly crafted cup.
And of course – the taste.

Each enchanting sensory cue to draws the tea drinker deeper into the present moment. This is why we define tea as sanctuary.

In a world of distractions and glorified hustle, the deliberate act of brewing tea is nothing short of gently radical. Adjusting water temperatures, studying the copper threads as they infuse into the pot, and treasuring the first sip are all small but meaningful acts of rebellion. And like any revolution, at its core is principled intention. Though few rebellions announce themselves in something as delightful as a cup of tea, therein lies its subversive audacity. For this reason, our blends and their accompanying stories are meticulously crafted to enhance tea’s transportive powers and thoroughly envelop the drinker. In essence, tea is neither trend nor commodity. It is a timeless practice with a home in every culture. It is refined over centuries and waits to be discovered – telling its story time, and time again.

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