Oolong Tea
  • Quanzhou Milk Oolong, loose leaf: creamy, floral and mellow
  • Quanzhou Milk Oolong from Porter Hill, creamy and floral
1 2

Quanzhou Milk Oolong

Creamy oolong with floral notes and a gentle caramel sweetness. A lovely one to linger over.

Caffeine
Contains caffeine
Brew
1 tsp · 85°C · 2 min
Milk
No milk needed
Best
A slow afternoon
China
£5.35
£5.35
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
Weight
  • 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.

Larger packs usually suit repeat favourites; smaller packs suit discovery.

One-time purchase is the default. If you choose a subscription, orders repeat at your selected frequency. Read the cancellation policy

Is this your cup?

Those who want a creamy, floral oolong with a caramel-like sweetness; no milk involved.

Perhaps not if you want a roasted, toasty oolong. Try Formosa Oolong →

Good together

Postage & the practical bits.

We hand-pack your order in Huddersfield. Free standard UK delivery from £35. Delivery options and charges are confirmed at checkout.

Delivery detailsReturns

Get to know your tea.

Listed ingredients

Oolong (Ti Kuan Yin Super)

Where the tea was grown

China

Explore the ingredients

Oolong
View full details

Creamy Ti Kuan Yin oolong

Soft, floral, quietly indulgent.

Oolong Tea

Quanzhou Milk Oolong has a silky texture, soft floral lift and gentle caramel-like sweetness. It is rounded and creamy without needing milk.

A naturally smooth oolong made for refilling the pot.

Character
Creamy · floral
Water
85°C
Time
2 minutes
Choose your pack Explore all speciality teas

Chinese oolong, naturally creamy

The silky oolong that tastes like it shouldn't

A smooth, floral cup with a gentle caramel sweetness and no added flavouring in sight. Perfect for anyone who wants something soft and aromatic without reaching for the milk jug.

Origin
Fujian, China
Caffeine
Medium, natural
Milk?
Best without
Best time
Slow afternoons
Quanzhou Milk Oolong from Porter Hill, creamy and floral

The story

Creamy without the cream

Milk oolong gets its name from that uncanny buttery, almost dairy-like quality in the cup. This one comes from Quanzhou in Fujian province, labelled as Ti Kuan Yin Super grade. The result is a tea that tastes rich and rounded without anything being added to it.

In the cup you get soft floral notes up front, something like orchid or honeysuckle, then a gentle caramel sweetness that lingers. The texture is what catches people off guard: silky, almost coating, with none of the astringency you might expect from tea. It finishes clean and leaves you wanting another sip.

This is not a tea for rushing. It suits a quiet half hour when you can actually taste what you are drinking. No milk needed, no sugar required. Just hot water, a little patience, and a comfortable chair.

How to brew it

How to get that silky cup

01Hot

Amount
1 tsp (2.5g)
Water
85°C
Time
2 minutes

Drain fully. Taste before adjusting next time.

02Second steep

Amount
Same leaves
Water
85°C fresh
Time
2.5–3 minutes

The rolled leaves open further and give a fuller second cup.

03Gongfu

Amount
5g
Water
90°C
Time
20–30 seconds

Use a small gaiwan or pot. Re-steep several times, adding a few seconds each round.

Shop tip: The rolled leaves need room to unfurl, so do not pack too much into a small infuser.

Made for moments like

A slow afternoon

When the house is quiet and you have half an hour to yourself. This tea rewards attention.

After a rich meal

Light and clean enough to settle the palate without adding weight. A good closer.

Introducing someone to oolong

Approachable, smooth and surprising. A proper gateway tea for the curious.

Lovely withShortbreadAlmond biscottiFresh fruitLight pastriesA good book

Weighing it up?

Not quite what you’re after? Try these.

Blue Spring OolongBlue Spring OolongChoose Blue Spring if you want a similarly soft oolong with added floral notes from mallow petals.From £6.45 Formosa OolongFormosa OolongChoose Formosa for a Taiwanese oolong with toastier, more robust character.From £6.85 Orange Jasmine OolongOrange Jasmine OolongChoose Orange Jasmine if you prefer bright citrus and jasmine alongside the oolong base.From £4.60

Good questions

Things people ask us in the shop

What does Quanzhou Milk Oolong taste like?

Creamy and floral with a gentle caramel sweetness. The texture is silky and smooth, without any astringency. Most people notice the buttery quality first, then the soft orchid-like notes.

Is there actual milk in this tea?

No. The current ingredient declaration lists only oolong tea. The creamy character comes from the leaf and processing, not from added milk or flavouring.

Does Quanzhou Milk Oolong contain caffeine?

Yes. Like all oolongs it contains natural caffeine, roughly medium level. If you want something for later in the evening, a caffeine-free herbal or rooibos would be a better choice.

How many cups will I get from a pouch?

The 25g pouch makes around ten cups, 50g around twenty, 100g around forty. Based on roughly 2.5g per cup.

Should I add milk to this tea?

We would not. The whole point is that silky, naturally creamy character, and adding milk just muddies it. Try it plain first and see what you think.

Full product details

Quanzhou Milk Oolong has a silky texture, soft floral lift and gentle caramel-like sweetness. It is rounded and creamy in the cup, but the current ingredient declaration lists only oolong tea—not milk, sugar or added flavouring.

Creamy • Floral • Mellow

What tea is it?

The current label names oolong tea (Ti Kuan Yin Super). It does not identify this tea as Taiwanese Jin Xuan, so we do not present it as that cultivar. The Porter Hill record places it in China; garden, harvest, oxidation and roasting details are not currently available.

Who will enjoy it?

Choose it if you want a soft, aromatic oolong rather than a brisk black tea or a strongly roasted cup. The rounded texture and floral-caramel suggestion are most apparent without milk.

Brewing guide

  • Amount: 1 teaspoon per cup
  • Water: 85°C
  • Time: 2 minutes

Drain the leaves fully and taste before adjusting. Add a little more leaf or another 30 seconds next time for extra body. The rolled leaves are worth a second infusion; use fresh 85°C water and extend the time slightly if needed.

Milk, flavouring and allergens

Milk and added flavouring are not listed in the current ingredient declaration. That is not a substitute for the pouch label: anyone choosing around a serious allergy should check the pack they receive and ask us if they need confirmation. This oolong contains natural caffeine.

Read the Quanzhou Milk Oolong guide for the difference between this Ti Kuan Yin-labelled tea, Taiwanese Jin Xuan and flavoured milk oolong, plus detailed brewing adjustments.

Storage

Keep it sealed, cool and dry, away from heat, sunlight and strong aromas.

Quanzhou Milk Oolong FAQs

What does Quanzhou Milk Oolong taste like? Creamy oolong with floral notes and a gentle caramel sweetness. A lovely one to linger over.

Does Quanzhou Milk Oolong contain caffeine? Yes. As an oolong it naturally contains caffeine. For a later cup, Rooibos is a gentler choice.

How do I brew Quanzhou Milk 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 Quanzhou Milk Oolong with milk? We wouldn't. It is at its best on its own.

How should I store Quanzhou Milk Oolong? Keep the pouch sealed and somewhere cool, dry and dark, away from strong smells like coffee or spices.

A proper sit-down sort of tea

Hand-packed in Yorkshire and ready to go. Free UK delivery on orders over £35.

Choose yours · from £5.35

You might also enjoy