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THE OVANYU COLLECTION

Tea

Whole-leaf teas for everyday rituals, from quiet mornings to unhurried afternoons.

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[DRAFT] Mountain Oolong
Oolong tea

[DRAFT] Mountain Oolong

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Tea is a place to begin.

A few ways into the collection, from bright green teas to slow, floral oolongs.

Chinese tea terraces in morning mist

THE PLACE BEHIND THE LEAVES

Every cup has a somewhere.

We look for teas with a clear sense of place: the air, the soil, the hands and the patient work that shape each harvest. The final details belong to the people who grow and make the tea.

Our approach ↗

LEAVES / WATER / TIME

Make space for the leaves to open.

A warm vessel, good water and a little attention are enough to begin. Use the first cup as a starting point, then adjust the time and temperature to your taste.

Read the brewing guide ↗
01Warm the vessel

Rinse, empty, and feel the cup come to temperature.

02Give leaves room

Let whole leaves open freely instead of packing them in.

03Return to the same leaves

Notice how the second infusion changes the conversation.

TASTING PANEL

A few things tea drinkers notice.

Anonymous tasting notes from a small tasting group.

★★★★★
“Soft floral aroma, then a rounded cup with a toasted grain finish.”
Tasting noteMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“Bright and light on the nose; the sweetness arrives after the first sip.”
Tea tasterSilver Morning
★★★★★
“A clean green start with a gentle chestnut note as it cools.”
Tasting noteSpring Green
★★★★★
“The leaves open slowly and give the cup a calm, honeyed weight.”
Tea tasterMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“Fresh, grassy and quietly savory. I would happily brew this before work.”
Tasting noteSpring Green
★★★★★
“Delicate body, almost melon-like, with a clean finish that stays close.”
Tea tasterSilver Morning
★★★★★
“Warm cereal aroma and a soft fruit note underneath. Easy to drink slowly.”
Tasting noteMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“The first infusion is quiet; the second brings out the flowers.”
Tea tasterSilver Morning
★★★★★
“A lively cup without sharp edges. The finish is dry in a pleasant way.”
Tasting noteSpring Green
★★★★★
“Roasted grain, orchid and a little stone fruit. Nicely balanced.”
Tea tasterMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“Light, sweet and clear. It leaves the mouth feeling refreshed.”
Tasting noteSilver Morning
★★★★★
“There is a gentle vegetal note that turns into sweetness as the cup cools.”
Tea tasterSpring Green
★★★★★
“A familiar kind of comfort: warm, rounded and never heavy.”
Tea tasterMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“The aroma is soft and floral, while the body stays surprisingly bright.”
Tasting noteSilver Morning
★★★★★
“Fresh cut grass at first, then a nutty finish that feels very composed.”
Tea tasterSpring Green
★★★★★
“A little more roasted than expected, in the best possible way.”
Tasting noteMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“The texture is silky and the sweetness lingers just long enough.”
Tea tasterSilver Morning
★★★★★
“Clean, brisk and easy to adjust with a shorter steep.”
Tea tasterSpring Green
★★★★★
“A quiet cup with layers that show up between sips.”
Tasting noteMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“The fragrance is gentle and the finish has a soft dried-fruit quality.”
Tea tasterSilver Morning
★★★★★
“Fresh leaves, warm water, a clear cup. Nothing needs adding.”
Tasting noteSpring Green
★★★★★
“Toasted grain and a floral lift keep this from feeling too rich.”
Tea tasterMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“A pale liquor with more body than its color suggests.”
Tasting noteSilver Morning
★★★★★
“The green notes are present but never overpower the sweetness.”
Tea tasterSpring Green
★★★★★
“Round and mellow, with an aroma that reminds me of warm bread.”
Tea tasterMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“A slow-opening cup: subtle at first, then honeyed at the edges.”
Tasting noteSilver Morning
★★★★★
“It has a fresh, almost spring-like quality and a neat finish.”
Tea tasterSpring Green
★★★★★
“Floral without being perfumed, with a smooth, lightly roasted base.”
Tasting noteMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“The sweetness is delicate and the cup stays clear through another infusion.”
Tasting noteSilver Morning
★★★★★
“A bright start settles into a soft nutty finish.”
Tea tasterSpring Green
★★★★★
“The leaves smell warm and deep before the water even cools.”
Tasting noteMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“Quietly sweet, with a gentle melon note in the second cup.”
Tea tasterSilver Morning
★★★★★
“Very fresh and simple to enjoy. It does not ask for much attention.”
Tasting noteSpring Green
★★★★★
“The body is rounded but the finish remains light.”
Tea tasterMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“A soft floral cup for an unhurried morning.”
Tea tasterSilver Morning
★★★★★
“Green, clean and a little savory, like the first warm day of the season.”
Tasting noteSpring Green
★★★★★
“Toasted grain and ripe fruit come through as it cools.”
Tea tasterMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“The aroma is delicate, the sweetness is steady, and the finish is clean.”
Tasting noteSilver Morning
★★★★★
“A cup with a little lift and a lot of ease.”
Tea tasterSpring Green
★★★★★
“Comforting, warm and lightly honeyed rather than sugary.”
Tea tasterMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“The pale color hides a lovely, soft texture.”
Tasting noteSilver Morning
★★★★★
“A neat green tea with a mild chestnut character.”
Tea tasterSpring Green
★★★★★
“Floral notes sit above a mellow roasted base.”
Tasting noteMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“A calm, airy cup that gets sweeter as it rests.”
Tea tasterSilver Morning
★★★★★
“It starts fresh and ends with a rounded, almost mineral finish.”
Tasting noteSpring Green
★★★★★
“The roast is present but balanced by a soft orchid aroma.”
Tea tasterMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“Light-bodied, fragrant and very easy to return to.”
Tea tasterSilver Morning
★★★★★
“A gentle green cup with a clean, dry edge.”
Tasting noteSpring Green
★★★★★
“The second steep has more honey and less toast. A nice shift.”
Tea tasterMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“Subtle melon, a little hay, and a soft finish that stays bright.”
Tasting noteSilver Morning
★★★★★
“Fresh grass and warm grain meet in the middle.”
Tea tasterSpring Green
★★★★★
“The cup feels generous without becoming heavy.”
Tea tasterMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“An understated floral note appears when the water is just off the boil.”
Tasting noteSilver Morning
★★★★★
“Clear, lively and slightly nutty after it cools.”
Tea tasterSpring Green
★★★★★
“A warm aroma with a clean, lightly sweet finish.”
Tasting noteMountain Oolong
★★★★★
“Soft, delicate and quietly persistent from first sip to last.”
Tea tasterSilver Morning
★★★★★
“The flavor is fresh and composed, with no rough edges.”
Tea tasterSpring Green
★★★★★
“A mellow everyday oolong with enough detail to keep noticing.”
Tasting noteMountain Oolong

GOOD TO KNOW

Questions,
answered.

How do I choose a tea?

Begin with the character you enjoy: floral and rounded, bright and fresh, or light and delicate. The tasting notes on each product page are a useful place to start.

Can I brew the leaves more than once?

Many whole-leaf teas can be brewed again. Add a little time to each infusion and notice what changes.

How should I store tea?

Keep it sealed, cool and away from strong aromas. A dry cupboard is usually a good home.

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