Oolong Tea
Ruby Red Oolong红玉乌龙
Taiwanese red oolong from Sun Moon Lake. Honeyed, cinnamon-spiced, and full-bodied with a malty depth.
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Primary Notes
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
Western Style
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.
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