Why Jin Xuan is Called Milky Oolong

Why Jin Xuan is Called Milky Oolong

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May 18, 2026

Often sold as 'Milky Oolong', Jin Xuan is a famous cultivar for Taiwanese oolongs, and its history is entwined with that of Taiwanese tea. Today, we do a tasting of this unique tea, and share how to recognize genuine Jin Xuan from artificially-flavoured imitations.

TEA DATA:
NAME: Jin Xuan ('golden daylily')
ORIGIN: Nantou, Taiwan
CULTIVAR: Jin Xuan
HARVEST TIME: September 2014