- Sweet Starflower Oolong
Sweet Starflower Oolong
Tarragon, passion fruit, marigold, roasted citrus
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
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.
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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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- John T.Verified BuyerI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars11 months agoThe Best Tea Ever
If I could only have one tea the rest of my life, this would be it.
FeaturedWas this helpful? - Ronald B.Verified BuyerI recommend this productRated 4 out of 5 stars4 hours agoA 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.
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