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- Model: Dorjoolong Pearl - Roasted Tie Guan Yin
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Where Darjeeling Meets the Soul of Tie Guan Yin.
Some teas are created by tradition.
Others are born from curiosity.
Dorjoolong Pearl belongs to the latter.
From the mist-veiled heights of Darjeeling's Mirik Valley comes a tea few believed possible—the region's first interpretation of the legendary Tie Guan Yin, meticulously crafted using traditional Taiwanese oolong techniques. It is not an imitation, but a meeting of two celebrated tea cultures, where the soul of Darjeeling discovers a new voice.
Handcrafted into tightly rolled pearls from large, tender leaves, each unfurls slowly in hot water, revealing layer upon layer of remarkable character. The infusion glows with a radiant amber-orange brilliance, carrying an aroma that is both comforting and captivating.
The first sip opens with the graceful elegance of blooming orchids, soft and luminous, before gently unfolding into notes of baked stone fruits, warm honey and delicate caramel. As the liquor deepens, toasted almonds and roasted chestnuts emerge, adding richness and quiet complexity to the cup. A final whisper of cedarwood is joined by a delicate charcoal nuance, lending a gentle mineral warmth and a refined roasted character before fading into a long, silky finish that lingers like the fading embers of a mountain fire.
This is a tea of patience rather than urgency—a tea that rewards slow moments and attentive senses. Every infusion reveals another layer, another memory, another reason to return to the cup.
Rare by origin and exceptional by craftsmanship, Dorjoolong Pearl is more than an oolong. It is a remarkable expression of Darjeeling's evolving artistry, where Himalayan terroir meets the timeless elegance of Tie Guan Yin.
The Experience
Aroma
Sweet floral, nutty
Appearance
Bright Orange
Palate
Orchid Blossom, Baked Fruits, Honey, caramel, toasted nuts, toasted cedar
Instruction per cup
2.5g 180ml water 80°c-85°c 4min