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Tealyra Milk Oolong (Jin Xuan)

Re-steep it three times. Each one tells a different story.

Form

Loose leaf

Leaf

Oolong

Brew temp

195°F

Steep time

3-5 min

The verdict

Where this pick fits.

Naturally creamy Taiwanese cultivar — no actual milk involved. Long curled leaves that you can re-steep three or four times and still get something out of. Each pass tells a different story.

Re-steep it three times. Each one tells a different story. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.

Quick take

  • Best for: multi-steep, evening, slow afternoon
  • Format: Loose leaf
  • Leaf: Oolong
  • Caffeine: medium

Best for

Where it earns its keep.

  • · multi-steep
  • · evening
  • · slow afternoon

Head to head

See how it stacks up.

Common questions

Before you pour.

Is the Tealyra Milk Oolong (Jin Xuan) worth it? +

Naturally creamy Taiwanese cultivar — no actual milk involved. Long curled leaves that you can re-steep three or four times and still get something out of. Each pass tells a different story. We keep it in the lineup for multi-steep and evening.

How much caffeine is in Tealyra Milk Oolong (Jin Xuan)? +

It sits in the medium range, which is typical for oolong tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 3-5 min window to keep the cup lighter.

What water temperature and steep time does Tealyra Milk Oolong (Jin Xuan) need? +

Brew at 195°F for 3-5 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.

Where can you buy the Tealyra Milk Oolong (Jin Xuan)? +

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