Leafhopper Bitten Teas

Discover the natural sweetness and complexity born from nature’s touch with our Leafhopper Bitten Tea Comparison Collection. Each tea in this set is crafted from leaves nibbled by tiny leafhoppers, a unique interaction that triggers the tea plant’s natural defense response, resulting in elevated aromatic compounds and distinct honeyed notes. This collection highlights four skillfully crafted teas that showcase this rare and prized phenomenon:

Jade White Tea:
Soft, floral, and gently sweet.
Made from tender, downy buds lightly oxidized to preserve their delicacy, this white tea offers a soothing cup with notes of chamomile, honey, and a creamy hint of almond milk. Light-bodied yet flavourful, it reflects the gentle elegance of Taiwanese white tea kissed by leafhoppers.

Oriental Beauty Oolong: 
Lush, aromatic, and iconic.
Perhaps the most famous of all leafhopper-bitten teas, this heavily oxidized oolong is a celebration of transformation. Rich in aroma and complexity, it delivers vibrant notes of lychee, rose, and layered honey. With its signature reddish-brown leaves and sweet-fruited finish, Oriental Beauty is a true Taiwanese treasure.

Gui Fei Honey Oolong: 
Deep, warming, and slightly spicy.
Grown at high elevation and allowed to undergo a partial oxidation after leafhopper activity, this rolled oolong offers a bold and comforting profile. Notes of toffee, dark cherry, and licorice root unfold over a rich, smooth body. It’s a tea that balances intensity with sweetness, perfect for reflective moments.

Honey Black Tea: 
Bold, smooth, and naturally sweet.
This unique black tea is crafted with a full oxidation process, allowing the leafhopper influence to shine through with depth and richness. Expect deep notes of raisin, wild honey, and malt, resulting in a comforting, full-bodied cup with a velvety finish and a touch of sweet warmth.

Perfect for tea connoisseurs and curious sippers alike, this collection invites you to taste the profound effect of nature on flavour. Each tea is a tribute to the harmony between plant and insect, skillfully transformed by expert hands. Each package contains 25 grams of premium loose leaf tea (except for the Jade White Tea which is 16.5 grams), ideal for immersive tasting or thoughtful sharing.