Sweet Starflower Oolong
Garden Direct Oolong Tea Blend
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Sweet Starflower Oolong
Sweet Starflower Oolong
Sweet Starflower Oolong
Sweet Starflower Oolong

Sweet Starflower Oolong

A vibrant, fruity and flavorful infusion blending Aztec marigold and premium Ruby Oolong tea.


About 18 Cups Of Tea

"Not only is this tea delicious, the best packaging. It’s like getting a gift." - Clifton S.

Tarragon, passion fruit, marigold, roasted citrus

Tagetes lucida—also known as “cloud flowers,” "Aztec marigold,” and "Mexican mint tarragon”—boasts vibrant golden blooms and a fruity, herbaceous aroma that is as captivating as it is complex. Revered for centuries, this plant was traditionally smoked, consumed in powder form or burned as incense—to banish fears and soothe the spirit.

Even today, the dried flowers are sold in Central America, where they are prized as a shamanic herb and aphrodisiac. People incorporate them into ceremonial cacao drinks, therapeutic tea infusions, rejuvenating bush baths and aromatic smoking blends known as yaultli. Some even infuse the flowers in tequila to craft hallucinogenic elixirs and cocktails.

Not too long ago, these mystical blooms made their way to Northern Thailand, flourishing in the lofty heights of Doi Mae Salong. Here, we combine and age the flowers with Ruby Oolong tea from nearby gardens to create something extraordinary: a vibrant, flavorful infusion with a powerful clarifying effect. We hope you enjoy every sip of this rare and transformative blend.

Cultivar

Jin Xuan

Harvest

Tea Harvest: September 2025 | Flower Harvest: December 2025

Elevation

1200 meters

Doi Mae Salong, Thailand

Northern Thailand

Doi (“Mountain”) Mae Salong is a pristine high mountain oolong tea growing region in the far northern borderland in Chiang Rai province. Rich, loamy soil is mostly dirt with some mineral content of potassium and manganese. The soil is fed continuously with fresh high mountain water but also drains easily, providing the perfect growing material for tea trees.

Oolong tea, Tagetes lucida (Aztec marigold)

  • Imperial
  • Metric
45 seconds
Traditional Tea Preparation

Add 8-9g to a gaiwan or gongfu teapot (per 150mL–200mL).

Use 212°F boiling water.

Briefly rinse the tea and discard the rinse.

Proceed to infuse 1st brew for 45 seconds.

Infuse 2nd and 3rd brew for 30 seconds.

Repeat several times at 30–45 seconds, brewing until the flavor and aroma of the tea dissipates. As the tea leaves expand and unfurl, the infusion time may be increased to coax out more aroma and flavor.

Teaware

Everything You Need to Brew the Perfect Cup

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Origin

Doi Mae Salong

Northern Thailand

Doi (“Mountain”) Mae Salong is a pristine high mountain oolong tea growing region in the far northern borderland in Chiang Rai province. Rich, loamy soil is mostly dirt with some mineral content of potassium and manganese. The soil is fed continuously with fresh high mountain water but also drains easily, providing the perfect growing material for tea trees.

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Customer Favorites

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  • John T.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    The Best Tea Ever

    If I could only have one tea the rest of my life, this would be it.

  • Ronald B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    4 hours ago
    A nice blending of flavors

    The tea has great balance of tea and starflower flavors, with both being about equal.

    The tea is very enjoyable. I gave only 4 stars because I think a ruby oolong alone is better. I'm not sure where the "sweet" comes from, it's not really sweet, to my taste. Which is OK by me.