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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