2024 San Xia White Beauty Orange Tea (Competition Tea - Finest Grade) - box 150 g
Sanxia Orange Tea is a competition-grade tea from northern Taiwan representing the emerging style known as Orange Tea (橙茶). By combining elements of white tea, oolong, and red tea processing, it creates a distinctive flavor profile with honeyed, fruity, and floral notes. More
Sanxia Orange Tea 三峽橙茶 is an exceptional tea from the region of Sanxia (三峽) in northern Taiwan — an area well known for its long tea tradition and precise craftsmanship. This tea belongs to a new and still evolving category known as Orange Tea (橙茶 chéng chá), an innovative tea style developed only in recent years.
Orange Tea is not a separate botanical type of tea but the result of a unique processing method. It combines several traditional tea techniques: the long withering typical of white tea, the gentle rolling associated with oolong production, and a deeper oxidation reminiscent of red (black) tea. Through this combination a new style emerges, standing between several classical tea categories while offering a distinctive flavor profile.
This particular tea comes from competition-grade production in the Sanxia region. Taiwanese competition teas are evaluated under extremely strict sensory standards, and only a small portion of the harvest receives this prestigious classification. Such teas represent the highest expression of the region and the craftsmanship of the tea maker.
The dry leaves are dark and lightly twisted. When warmed, they release a sweet and fruity aroma with hints of citrus, dried fruit, and delicate floral notes. The infusion displays a bright amber-orange color, which gave this style of tea its name. The taste is smooth, full, and layered. Notes of honey, ripe fruit, and gentle floral tones unfold gradually and lead into a long, sweet finish. Thanks to its balance, this tea is accessible to newcomers while still offering the depth appreciated by experienced Taiwanese tea enthusiasts.
Sanxia Orange Tea beautifully illustrates how traditional tea craftsmanship continues to evolve. By combining classical knowledge with innovative processing techniques, it creates a modern tea style that is gaining increasing attention in the world of tea.
| Form | loose tea |
|---|---|
| Country of origin | Taiwan |
| Location | New Taipei City, Sanxia 三峽 |
| Altitude | 400-500 m |
Taiwanese Orange Tea 臺灣橙茶 – A New Chapter in the World of Tea
Orange Tea (橙茶) is a relatively new style of tea created by combining processing techniques traditionally used for white tea, oolong, and black tea. This experimental approach to tea manufacturing produces a liquor with a distinctive amber-orange color and a remarkably complex aromatic profile. Although it is not yet considered a separate historical category of tea, Orange Tea illustrates how tea craftsmanship continues to evolve and how modern producers explore new possibilities within a centuries-old tradition.
How to Properly Brew Taiwanese Orange Tea – Cheng Cha 橙茶
Orange Tea, in Chinese Cheng Cha 橙茶, is a new type of Taiwanese tea that lies on the boundary between white tea, oolong tea and black tea. However, it is not correct to prepare it exactly the same as any of these categories. It is precisely the processing method, the medium to higher oxidation, and the rapid release of substances into the infusion that make Orange Tea require its own brewing logic. This style was officially introduced by the Taiwanese Tea and Beverage Crop Research and Extension Station in August 2024 as a new tea category. The aim was to create a tea that retains the character of premium tea, while also being stable, well usable in beverages, and suitable for iced teas or mixed drinks.
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