2004 Taiwan Aged Osmanthus Oolong Tea | Gui Hua Si Ji Chun Wu Long Lao Cha - Option: 500 g

A beautifully matured Taiwanese oolong from the 2004 harvest, slow-baked and naturally scented with fresh osmanthus blossoms. This tea brings together the expressive character of the Si Ji Chun 四季春 (Four Seasons Spring) cultivar with over two decades of careful aging — creating a cup with remarkable depth, softness, and lingering sweetness.

Origin & Craft

This tea is produced by a Taiwanese family with three generations of mastery in natural tea scenting. Only the freshest organic osmanthus flowers, picked during the 1st and 2nd day of their seasonal bloom, are used. These early blossoms are the sweetest and most aromatic, giving the tea a distinctive floral clarity and apricot-like fruitiness.

The base tea, a high-oxidized and traditionally baked Si Ji Chun oolong, was crafted in 2004. Over the years, the tea has undergone several rounds of gentle re-baking to stabilize moisture and deepen its profile — a classic Taiwanese aging method that encourages warm, comforting notes and a smooth, rounded finish.

Aroma & Taste

• Elegant osmanthus florality with tropical, nectar-like sweetness

• Notes of dried apricots, sweet wood, licorice, and butter cookies

• Soft, creamy mouthfeel enhanced by the natural floral oils of the osmanthus blossom

• A delicate roasted undertone from long-term baking

• Clean, lingering aftertaste that remains sweet long after the sip

Despite its age and baking, the infusion remains clear and light yellow, revealing the purity of both the tea base and the flower scenting process.

Character

A contemplative, comforting oolong — smooth, layered, and beautifully aromatic. The aged sweetness of the 2004 tea interplays effortlessly with the floral brightness of osmanthus, offering a cup that feels at once nostalgic and vividly alive.

Perfect for drinkers who appreciate aged Taiwan teas, naturally scented oolongs, or soft, sweet teas with remarkable depth.