Su Xin Lan (素心兰) Wuyi Rock Oolong | Orchid & Caramel | 250g | 30 Brews

Su Xin Lan (素心兰) — Wuyi Rock Oolong (岩茶) — 250g

Pure of heart, pure in the cup. Su Xin Lan (素心兰, "Pure Heart Orchid") is a Wuyi rock oolong that wears its name with quiet confidence. From the moment you lift the lid, the orchid fragrance announces itself — and it never really leaves. This is a tea of elegant complexity: orchid, caramel, and a creamy milk note that emerges and evolves across every infusion.

✦ Dry Leaf

• Appearance: Tightly rolled, well-formed strips with good body weight; relatively intact and clean
• Color: Dark umber-brown with golden highlights, richly lustrous
• Cold Aroma: Warm woody base with subtle depth
• Hot Aroma: Orchid fragrance blooms immediately upon contact with heat

✦ The Flavor Journey — Infusion by Infusion

• Infusion 1: Pure orchid fragrance leads; the liquor is naturally sweet and clean — a welcoming, open first impression
• Infusion 2: Aroma deepens and settles — low, composed, and focused; orchid enters the water itself; the body becomes thick and substantial
• Infusion 3: Orchid and caramel intertwine; a creamy milk note (奶香) emerges; the liquor remains full and smooth
• Infusion 4: Milk and orchid fuse beautifully; caramel sweetness + cream + orchid base — the cup bottom carries a lingering sweetness
• Infusion 5: Orchid base holds steady as the dominant note; flavor begins a graceful, linear descent
• Infusion 6: The water path refines and softens; sweetness and orchid remain — gentle, clean, and satisfying to the end

✦ Liquor & Leaf

• Liquor Color: Pale orange-red, brilliantly clear and luminous
• Mouthfeel: Smooth, lubricating, and full-bodied in the early infusions; refines to a silky, delicate finish
• Spent Leaves: Robust and substantial — a sign of quality raw material with good body

✦ Product Details

• Tea Type: Wuyi Rock Oolong (武夷岩茶)
• Name: Su Xin Lan (素心兰)
• Origin: Wuyi Mountain, Fujian, China
• Net Weight: 250g per box
• Yield: Approx. 30 brews per box

✦ Brewing Guide

• Vessel: Porcelain gaiwan or small Yixing teapot (110–150ml recommended)
• Water Temperature: 95–100°C (203–212°F)
• Tea Amount: 8g per 100ml of water
• Rinse: 1 quick rinse (5 seconds) to awaken the leaves
• Steep Time: 10–15 seconds for early infusions; increase gradually
• Infusions: 6+ infusions per session; approx. 30 brews per 250g box
• Tip: Smell the warm lid after each pour — the shift from orchid to caramel to cream is a sensory journey worth savoring

Orchid at heart, caramel in the middle, cream at the finish — Su Xin Lan is a rock oolong that rewards every sip with something new.