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Best Seller From: Hubei Province

Organic Jade Oolong

$17.85

4.9

Just $0.25/serving

Title: 3.75 oz Canister

3.75 oz Canister 16 oz Pouch

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About Our Organic Jade Oolong

Jade Oolong (Wu Long, 乌龙) brews green-gold and floral with a mellow, naturally sweet finish. "Smooth flavor isn't overpowering and has just a hint of citrus," said Cheryl. Thomas calls it his "go-to, quintessential oolong." Christina, a committed green tea drinker, switched to this one every day.

It sits between green and black on the oxidation scale: lighter, more floral, and more forgiving than a roasted rock oolong. Steep it for four minutes and you have an elegant cup; leave it longer and it's still good. Not sharp. Not bitter.

This is our everyday oolong for people who want the depth of oolong without the ceremony. Morning through afternoon. Works hot or iced. The leaves are good for three or four infusions — most people pour off a short first rinse, then drink the rest. Organic, grown in the mountains of Hubei, sourced through a worker-owned cooperative we've worked with directly.

Brewing Guidelines for Organic Jade Oolong

4:00 MIN

210 F

1.5 TSP - 3G PER CUP

Brewing Guidelines are for one 8 oz. cup.

The best way to brew your tea is the way you like - don't let anyone tell you different. Our guidelines are configured for making your tea a cup at a time - maybe with our stainless tea filter. If making by the pot, maintain temperature and time but try with slightly less tea than the math would suggest.

For more brewing instructions, read our brewing guidelines.

What Is Jade Oolong Tea — Flavor, Origin, and How to Brew It

Oolong is a wide category. On one end you have dark, roasted rock oolongs — mineral-heavy, almost coffee-like in depth. On the other end, green-style oolongs: lightly oxidized, floral, bright. Jade Oolong is firmly on the lighter end of that spectrum.

"Jade" isn't a protected designation for one specific tea; it's a style name that signals a greener, less-roasted character. Think of it as sitting closer to green tea than to a Da Hong Pao — same family, completely different cup. The distinguishing step is restraint: the leaves are bruised at the edges to start oxidation, then fixed quickly before it travels far. What you get is a tea that holds some of the freshness of a good green while adding the floral complexity and body that only oolong delivers.

Our Jade Oolong comes from the mountains of Hubei Province. Classic Tieguanyin-style oolongs are associated with Anxi County in Fujian — the coastal province famous for greener oolongs. Our tea takes the same style from a different mountain. We spent years looking before we found this one; it was the first oolong we were willing to sell. Hubei's altitude and growing conditions produce a leaf that's noticeably floral and clean, with a sweetness that doesn't need any help.

Brewing: 210°F, 4 minutes, 1.5 teaspoons (3g) per 8 oz cup. Pour off the first short steep as a rinse — this opens the leaves and mellows any initial edge. After that, you'll get three or four solid infusions. Adjust the leaf amount to taste: lighter is more floral, heavier brings out more body. The tea is forgiving; a few extra minutes in the pot won't make it bitter.

Certifications: USDA Organic, MOFGA Organic. No synthetic pesticides or herbicides. Grown by a worker-owned cooperative we source with directly.

What does Jade Oolong taste like?

Floral, mellow, and naturally sweet — light citrus, a hint of toasted grass, a clean finish. The liquor brews green-gold. It's less roasted than a Da Hong Pao, less grassy than a green tea; most people find it approachable from the first cup. Recurring descriptions from customers: floral, smooth, buttery, subtly sweet.

Is this a Tieguanyin (Tie Guan Yin)?

It's made in the same greener-oolong style, but it isn't a Tieguanyin. Classic Tieguanyin comes from Anxi County, Fujian. Our Jade Oolong comes from Hubei Province — different mountain, same light-oxidation approach. We call it Jade Oolong because that's what it is: a house expression of greener-style oolong that stands on its own.

Is Jade Oolong a good everyday tea?

That's exactly what it's sourced for. Kevin called it "priced for a perfect daily drinker, but so much more than that — as good or better than oolongs costing twice as much." It's forgiving enough to brew at a desk and light enough to drink all day without getting heavy.

How much caffeine is in Jade Oolong?

Oolongs have measured about 12–49 mg per cup in published lab analysis (not our own tea), well under a typical coffee. Combined with L-theanine (naturally present in all tea), the energy is sustained and calm rather than a spike.

Can I steep the leaves more than once?

Three or four good infusions is standard. Pour off the first short steep as a rinse, then brew 4 minutes, then 5–6 for subsequent steeps. Each infusion shifts slightly — a little more body, a little less brightness. Kin gets five rounds out of it regularly.

I normally drink green tea — will I like this?

Probably yes. Christina put it directly: "I normally don't like oolongs, but this oolong is superb. I am a serious green tea drinker and I drink this tea every day." The light oxidation means the gap between a good green and this tea is smaller than you'd expect.

Customer Reviews for Organic Jade Oolong

Truly delicious

I'm normally a black tea drinker and didn't think I cared much for oolongs, but I was so wrong. This tea has a wonderful flavor and is an absolute treat.

A tea adventure

I have been moving away from (artificially) flavored teas, and toward traditional teas. I never realized how many different tastes could be in one tea! I just finished a delicious third steeping of Jade Oolong, with a a bright beginning, followed by a mellow, complex flavor, and a mildly astringent (but not bitter) finish. Yet, each steeping is also a new experience. It is important to me to source Fair Trade and organic tea. Add to that great customer service, and I know I'll be ordering another tin of Jade Oolong when this one is finished.

Lovely

Took a bit of time to find my preferred ratio of tea to water but once I found it I absolutely loved it

This is my go to, quintessential oolong and I cannot wait to enjoy it again and again . Thank you! Also the rangsai green special is a personal favorite , it’s delicious and so fragrant

wonderful oolong

The sweetness and delicious flavor of this oolong really surprised me. It may be my favorite of Little Red Cup teas so far.

Amazing Flavor

This tea is one of the most delicious teas I've ever tasted, the tea opens up into large beautiful whole leaves with a surprising amount of mass as they steep. As soon as I poured the water onto the tea leaves I was hit with a floral smell, at first I thought Gardenia but then it became the super familiar scent of Lilac. It wasn't until I went back to look at the website that I saw lilac listed as a tasting note. Spot on! Smells and tastes like rich sweet grass and lilac on a very fresh spring breeze. Love it!

A unique oolong

A bit more floral than the oolong that I’m use to, but I really like it. I find myself brewing this over the other two oolongs I have. I have had a hard time finding the right amount of leaves since we brew two cups in the morning in a cast iron pot. Sometimes it is weak, sometimes too strong and bitter. Hopefully I can get the formula right soon! My only wish is that the packaging for the lb. package were recyclable and more eco friendly.

Second purchase

I got the sampler for a friend with my first purchase and she loved it so I got a gaiwan and some jade oolong and Camilla teas and I am very pleased!

My new favorite tea!

Little Red Cup is my new favorite tea company, and jade oolong is my favorite, altho I've yet to try them all and I also love the white peony and the gunpowder. I love the tin the tea is packaged in, and I love this company (no, I'm not related--I first discovered the tea at Morning Glory in Brunswick.) And a real bonus to get organic teas imported from China. Long live Little Red Cup teas!

Great Tea

I have put this in my morning rotation of teas. This tea has such great flavor . I steep mine so its light bodied, and has a sweet to toasty taste. Will purchase again.

Jennifer

5 stars: 71 (95%)
4 stars: 3 (4%)
3 stars: 1 (1%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

Try this one!

I get the subscription box ( highly recommend) which enables me to sample tea I would have never tried. This is one I would have not tried on my own, I really enjoy it! I struggle as always to describe the taste, it's warm, kinda earthy like dried sticks in a good way. It's snowing today and it's exactly what I want to curl up with while I read my book looking out at the snow.

Really good daily drinker Oolong!

Really good daily drinker Oolong! It’s nice to have something special every now and then, but a solid go to tea is the best!

Lovely tea🥰 Great service and I like the

Lovely tea🥰 Great service and I like the personal touch you provide….
I’ve ordered more tea to hopefully enjoy myself and pass on for holiday “treats”….
Carry on🤗

Excellent tea

This is the second time I have bought Organic Jade Oolong Tea from Little Red Cup. I enjoy it very much. It lasts a long time and very little is needed to brew a satisfying cup of tea. I will continue to purchase this tea as long as it is available.

Afternoon oasis

This oolong is a golden green, a lightly sweet and buttery tea to brighten your afternoon or any time of day or evening. It is both uplifting and relaxing, a moment to pause and enjoy. It produces a richer brew, so it can be infused a second time. We love it!

Great flavor, great steep. Supet happy with the quality.

Really great daily drinker

This is the best daily drinker tea I've found. It truly balances flavor with price. I will definitely be ordering again.

Jade oolong

Don't know what to say except I like it. I like it not brewed too long. I get the floral overtones best that way.

Love this tea! Fabulous!

Wonderful!

This Tea is priced for a perfect daily drinker, but is soo much more than that! As good or better than oolongs costing twice as much. I LOVE this tea. Thank you.

My SereniTEA

I adore this tea! It's my go-to cup to keep me calm and focused through the day.

Great. Thanks.

Excellent Flavor!

I received a sample of the Jade Oolong tea, and it’s SO good! As an oolong fan, it’s my new favorite. It’s smooth flavor isn’t overpowering and has just a hint of citrus. I recommend trying this tea, you will not be disappointed.

Taste of true tea.

I missed oolong, and find that this is deluxe oolong with full-bodied leaves.
I'd even be happy with lesser. Great taste experience.

Enjoyable

I received a little tin of this tea as a gift a while back. I drink lots of teas from several purveyors. This one stands out due to the quality and flavor. I have tried oolongs before and not cared for them. This I like.

Great quality, very light oolong

I've been slowly working my way through a bunch of samples, and this one stuck out to me as one I will probably buy after I get through the rest. This is an extremely pale oolong that seems barely oxidized. Looking at it, you would think it is the palest white tea you've ever seen, but it's actually an oolong. Getting the tea-to-water ratio is tricky, but I think it's perfect if you use slightly more tea than recommended on the package, or it's a little too pale.

I see why they say notes of honeysuckle. Kind of reminds me a little of grilled asparagus, too. I loved this tea all around. No bitterness whatsoever, and you don't really taste any astringency unless you let it get cold. Surprised by how affordable this is for how high quality it is.

I love this teac

Loved it!

Delicious tea

We have bought little red cup tea for years. It's my favorite

Very nice tea

This is a nice tea for daily drinking. No surprises or bad flavors. I would keep this around for when I want a good reliable China Oolong. Organic and Fair Trade puts it a cut above what other tea purveyors sell.

Absolutely Delicious

Taste is incredible! Upon opening it immediately smells heavenly. Drinking this teas makes me feel at peace.

My favorite tea!

While I am not a tea connoisseur, I find that I really do enjoy a good oolong. The Jade Oolong has become my morning beverage of choice since cutting back on coffee (and dairy). It is simply a delicious brew! I also enjoy the postcards that Mike includes in the package :)

Excellent Green Oolong

Little Red Cup's Jade Oolong is one of the best oolongs I have ever had. A classic green variety with a beautiful complex flavor and a depth of character that is very satisfying. Will definitely be ordering this again.

It was okay

Jade Princess

The Jade Princess follows closely her sister Queen Tieguanyin (the iron angel) and carries much the same virtues. It is the secret Tao of Tea that imbues these family secrets as well as the refined Confucian manners these divine sisters share and complement. We will leave room for the Cha herself to speak, drink deeply, decant wisely, sip sweetly, breath lightly, walk divinely.

Excellent cousin to Tieguanyin we recommend to fans of oolongs on green tea side but who love great quality. Very satisfied

Excellent Tea and Five star Service from a family owned company!

A good experience all around

The tea is delicious! The packaging of the tea fantastic with the personal post card very nice!! It is good to have the steeping directions on the tea tins!

My husband and I love oolong, so naturally we are fairly picky about the type of oolongs we get, and I have to say that this is the best oolong that I have ever tried.

favorite tea of ALL TIME

Really the title says it all. I love this tea so much. It's exactly the taste that I look for in teas. Mellow, subtly sweet, flavorful, with the smoothness of black tea and the mild grassiness of lighter green teas. It's so balanced I could cry. I never want to drink anything else. Also I gotta say the VALUE of the 4.25oz tin is off the charts. I can get at least two cups from these leaves, so I'm like. Rolling in oolong over here. A billion, trillion stars for this tea. I love Little Red Tea Cup you're the best MWAH <3

Jade Oolong my new favorite tea

My favorite tea for drinking hot or iced.
Great customer service. Prompt delivery.

Oolong tea

So love everything about this tea. Of course i love the container too!

East Coast to West Coast

5 Stars. Nice website for information and ordering. Good communication throughout the whole shipping process. I like the resealable bag for the 16oz bag. Yea is fresh and tastes great. Will order again.
Thank you.

Why Our Tea Is Organic

Tea is among the most heavily treated crops in conventional agriculture. When you steep tea leaves in hot water, you’re making an extraction—and that extraction doesn’t discriminate between flavor compounds and pesticide residues. Every tea we sell meets certified organic standards. Our teas are certified organic by the USDA and MOFGA (Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association), a leading independent organic certifier. This means no synthetic pesticides, no chemical fertilizers, and annual third-party inspections to verify it. We source from worker-owned cooperatives in rural, mountainous regions of China, where traditional growing methods align naturally with organic standards. These aren’t industrial plantations; they’re small farms where people have been growing tea the same way for generations. Healthier soil produces better tea. Plants grown without synthetic chemical inputs develop more complex flavor profiles. You can taste the difference.

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