{"product_id":"royal-leafhopper-trio","title":"Royal Leafhopper Trio","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThree Honey Aroma (Bug-Bitten) Oolongs from Mae Salong, Thailand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eby Tea Master Nakhorn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou may already be familiar with the captivating honey aroma of Oriental Beauty tea. But did you know it all begins with a tiny insect?\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1153\" data-start=\"943\"\u003eThe gentle bite of the tea leafhopper (\u003cem data-end=\"1004\" data-start=\"982\"\u003eJacobiasca formosana\u003c\/em\u003e) triggers a natural defense response in the tea plant, creating the distinctive honey sweetness and aroma known as \u003cem data-end=\"1129\" data-start=\"1120\"\u003emixiang\u003c\/em\u003e (蜜香), or \"honey aroma.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1331\" data-start=\"1158\"\u003eThis sampler explores that magic through three oolongs from Doi Mae Salong, Thailand—each revealing a different expression of honey aroma shaped by cultivar and craftsmanship. While Taiwanese Oriental Beauty is known for its pronounced perfume, these Thai interpretations offer a quieter elegance that I find deeply captivating.\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIncluded in the sampler\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThai Beauty (20g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA highly oxidized, open-leaf oolong with vibrant floral and honey notes and a sweet, syrup-like liquor. Reminiscent of a sparkling Moscato wine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriental Beauty tea from Mae Salong, Thailand\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicked: March 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from cultivar no. 17 (Ruanzhi)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasting Notes: Orange blossom, wild flowers, honey, muscat grape, fresh melon\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGui Fei (30g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA tightly rolled, medium-roasted oolong with warming notes of dried fruits, wood, and honey and an incredibly smooth finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolled oolong tea from Mae Salong, Thailand\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicked: April 2025\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from cultivar no. 12 (Jinxuan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasting Notes: Wild honey, dried longan, apricot, toasted walnuts, smooth\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaalaa Khiri\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e(30g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTea Master Nakhorn's experimental creation, combining techniques from Gui Fei and Dancong production. The result balances an expressive floral bouquet with the rich honey sweetness and smooth character that make Gui Fei so beloved.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRolled oolong tea from Mae Salong, Thailand\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePicked: Nov 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from cultivar no. 12 (Jinxuan)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTasting Notes: Orchid, osmanthus, rose water, honeycomb, marzipan, toasted almonds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIncludes an illustrated leafhopper\u003cstrong\u003e postcard and original artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e by Mona.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Limited availability — \u003cstrong\u003eonly 30 sets available worldwide.\u003c\/strong\u003e Order while supplies last!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBrew Instructions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend using a Gaiwan to brew these oolong teas. Cold-brewing also highlights the honey aroma beautifully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eThai Beauty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eGongfu Brew:\u003c\/em\u003e 6g | 150ml | 88°C | 30 sec | +10 secs for additional brews | ~7 steeps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eCold Brew: \u003c\/em\u003e5g | 300ml | Room temp | 8 hours in fridge | Strain \u0026amp; serve in champagne flutes to enhance the aroma. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eGui Fei \u0026amp; Maalaa Khiri (Ball-rolled: Rinse)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eGongfu Brew:\u003c\/em\u003e 6g | 150ml | 92°C | Rinse | 30 sec | +10 secs for additional brews | ~8 steeps\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eCold Brew: \u003c\/em\u003e5g | \u003cspan class=\"a_GcMg font-feature-liga-off font-feature-clig-off font-feature-calt-off text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none\"\u003eQuickly rinse the tea with hot water to help open up the ball-rolled leaves | 300ml | \u003c\/span\u003eRoom temp | 8 hours in fridge | Strain \u0026amp; serve\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeet the Maker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this release, I’ve had the pleasure of working with Tea Master Nakhorn of Wang Put Tan Estate, whose work you may already know through \u003cem\u003eKhiri Gold\u003c\/em\u003e. His thoughtful experimentation and dedication to honey aroma oolongs made him the perfect tea maker for this collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis family has been making Taiwanese-style teas in Mae Salong for three generations, while Nakhorn has continued to experiment with new styles and techniques of his own, earning recognition for his teas at several competitions. His work reflects both deep respect for tradition and a curiosity to explore what tea in Thailand can become.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Story Behind the Collection\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI named this collection \u003cem\u003eRoyal Leafhopper Trio\u003c\/em\u003e in tribute to both the Thai Royal Project, which helped shape modern tea cultivation in the region, and the tiny leafhopper that gives these teas their signature honey aroma.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe name \u003cem\u003eMaalaa Khiri\u003c\/em\u003e was chosen by Tea Master Nakhorn to reflect the tea’s connection to Mae Salong. In Thai, \u003cem\u003emaalaa\u003c\/em\u003e means “flower” and \u003cem\u003ekhiri\u003c\/em\u003e means “high mountain”—a fitting name for a tea that brings together floral aromas and the mountain landscape where it was created.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Teawala","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51390338498724,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0087\/1501\/0110\/files\/Royal_Leafhopper_Product_Shot_1.png?v=1783505836","url":"https:\/\/theteawala.com\/products\/royal-leafhopper-trio","provider":"Teawala","version":"1.0","type":"link"}