Oolong Tea

Ruby Red Oolong红玉乌龙

Oolong Tea Taiwan High Mountain Taiwan Spring Harvest

Taiwanese red oolong from Sun Moon Lake. Honeyed, cinnamon-spiced, and full-bodied with a malty depth.

Flavor Profile

Primary Notes

Honey Cinnamon Malty
Body Full
Caffeine Moderate

How to Understand Ruby Red Oolong

In the cup, Ruby Red Oolong is best understood as a oolong tea built around honey, cinnamon, and malty. The secondary notes of quiet supporting notes give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward a restrained aroma. Expect a full body and a finish that shows the tea most clearly after the first few sips.

The origin matters here. Ruby Red Oolong is associated with Taiwan in China, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. Mountainous island with varied microclimates. Famous for high mountain oolongs. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.

Processing is the other major clue: oolong tea is typically partial oxidation and repeated leaf handling, creating a wide spectrum from floral to roasted. For Ruby Red Oolong, the oxidation level is 65% when measured on a simple scale.

For brewing, start near 95C with about 5g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 30 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 5-second increments. Because the expected range is about 7 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.

When buying Ruby Red Oolong, use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $25-$60 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.

How to Brew Ruby Red Oolong

Gongfu Style

Tea Amount g / 100ml
Water Temperature 95°C
First Steep 30s
Infusions +

Western Style

Tea Amount g / 100ml
Water Temperature 95°C
Steep Time 3.0 min
Infusions

Origin & Processing

Growing Region

Ruby Red Oolong comes from Taiwan (台湾) in China Province . Mountainous island with varied microclimates. Famous for high mountain oolongs.

Oxidation Level

65%

Pricing Guide

Prices for Ruby Red Oolong vary based on quality, harvest time, and source.

Entry Level
$8–$18
per 50g
Premium
$90–$350
per 50g

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