01Hot
- Amount
- 1 tsp (2.5g)
- Water
- 85°C
- Time
- 2 minutes
Taste and adjust; shorter keeps it delicate, longer brings out more depth.
Oolong Tea
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Blue Spring Oolong
Oolong with blue mallow petals, soft floral notes and a smooth, lingering finish.
- Caffeine
- Contains caffeine
- Brew
- 1 tsp · 85°C · 2 min
- Milk
- No milk needed
- Best
- Afternoon
Regular price
£6.45
Regular price
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£6.45
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- Packed by hand in Huddersfield
- Packed by our Huddersfield team
- Free UK delivery from £35
Which size should I choose?
50gTry it first, or keep a few different teas open.
100gA sensible everyday pouch for most tea drinkers.
200g+Best when it is already part of your tea shelf.
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Is this your cup?
Those who like floral teas: orchid-like oolong with blue mallow petals.
Perhaps not if you want a roasted, toasty oolong. Try Formosa Oolong →
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Blue Spring Oolong
Floral oolong with blue mallow
A blue flourish in the leaf.
Oolong Tea
Blue Spring Oolong combines Ti Kuan Yin with blue mallow petals for a silky cup with orchid-like florals, soft sweetness and a clean finish.
As lovely in a glass pot as it is in the cup.
- Character
- Orchid · mallow · silky
- Water
- 85°C
- Time
- 2 minutes
Floral oolong with blue mallow
The oolong that puts orchids in your teacup
Ti Kuan Yin oolong scattered with blue mallow petals gives you a silky, floral cup with a gentle sweetness and a clean finish. One for the afternoon pause.
- Origin
- Fujian, China
- Caffeine
- Medium
- Milk?
- No
- Best time
- Afternoon
The story
A legend in every petal
The story goes that Guan Yin, the Iron Goddess of Mercy, once disguised herself as a goat herder during a drought in Fujian. When villagers shared their precious water with her anyway, she tipped over her pitcher and created a blue spring. The mallow petals in this oolong nod to that tale, scattering like flecks of sky across the rolled leaves.
Beneath the decoration sits Ti Kuan Yin Special, a lightly oxidised oolong with that orchid-like character the style is known for. The cup comes out pale yellow-green, soft on the tongue, with a gentle sweetness that lingers rather than shouts. There is a faint mineral thread too, the kind that keeps you reaching for another sip.
Brew it in a glass pot if you have one. The petals drift and the leaves unfurl slowly, and you end up watching the whole thing like it is a slow telly programme. Looks aside, there is enough structure here to satisfy anyone who wants more than a pretty face in their cup.
How to brew it
How to brew a proper cup
02Second steep
- Amount
- Same leaves
- Water
- 85°C
- Time
- 2.5–3 minutes
Good oolong rewards a second round. Flavour shifts slightly, often sweeter.
03Cold brew
- Amount
- 1.5 tsp per 250ml
- Water
- Cold
- Time
- 8–12 hours in the fridge
Comes out pale and floral, very refreshing on a warm afternoon.
Shop tip: Use water just off the boil cooled for a minute or two. Too hot and you will lose the delicate florals.
Made for moments like
Quiet afternoon at your desk
When you need a break that feels considered rather than rushed. A glass cup makes it feel like an event.
Weekend with a book
Something floral and unhurried to sip while the rain taps the window. No milk, no fuss.
Introducing someone to oolong
The mallow petals catch the eye, but the smooth cup is what wins them over.
Lovely withShortbreadLight fruit tartPlain sponge cakeRice crackersButtered crumpet
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Not quite what you’re after? Try these.
Good questions
Things people ask us in the shop
What does Blue Spring Oolong taste like?
Soft and floral with orchid notes, a gentle sweetness and a clean finish. The mallow petals add visual appeal rather than strong flavour. It is silky on the tongue with a faint mineral thread.
Does it contain caffeine?
Yes. Like all true teas it contains caffeine, at a medium level typical of oolong. If you need something for late evening, a caffeine-free herbal or rooibos would be a gentler choice.
Should I add milk?
No. The delicate floral character works best on its own. Milk would mask the subtlety you are paying for.
How many cups will I get from 50g?
Using roughly 2.5g per cup, a 50g pouch makes around 20 cups. The leaves can handle a second steep, so you might stretch it further.
How should I store it?
Keep the pouch sealed in a cool, dry cupboard away from strong smells like coffee or spices. It will stay fresh for months that way.
Full product details
Blue Spring Oolong combines Ti Kuan Yin with blue mallow petals for a silky cup with orchid-like florals, soft sweetness and a clean finish.
Orchid · Mallow · Silky
Beautiful leaf, composed flavour
The decorative petals make this a natural choice for a glass pot, while the oolong beneath gives the cup enough structure to be more than a pretty face.
Ingredients
Oolong tea (Ti Kuan Yin Special) and mallow petals.
Brewing guide
- Amount: 1 teaspoon per cup
- Water: 85°C
- Time: 2 minutes
Contains natural caffeine. Best enjoyed without milk.
Blue Spring Oolong FAQs
What does Blue Spring Oolong taste like? Oolong with blue mallow petals, soft floral notes and a smooth, lingering finish.
Does Blue Spring Oolong contain caffeine? Yes. As an oolong it naturally contains caffeine. For a later cup, Rooibos is a gentler choice.
How do I brew Blue Spring Oolong? Use one teaspoon per cup with water at 85°C and steep for 2 minutes. Taste it, then adjust the time next round rather than stewing the leaves.
Can I have Blue Spring Oolong with milk? We wouldn't. It is at its best on its own.
How should I store Blue Spring Oolong? Keep the pouch sealed and somewhere cool, dry and dark, away from strong smells like coffee or spices.
Put some petals in your afternoon
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