Jin Xuan Tea
Milk Oolong · Taiwan Tea #12
Jin Xuan is a modern Taiwanese cultivar (TE #12) famous for its naturally creamy, milk-like aroma and texture — no flavoring required.
Flavor Profile
What does Jin Xuan taste like?
Jin Xuan is a modern Taiwanese cultivar (TE #12) famous for its naturally creamy, milk-like aroma and texture — no flavoring required. The cup is soft and buttery with a gentle floral lift and a smooth, sweet finish. It is forgiving to brew and widely produced at mid to high elevations, which has made it one of Taiwan's most popular everyday oolongs and a common gateway into Taiwanese tea.
Bar length reflects the relative prominence of each flavor note (dominant first), not a laboratory measurement.
Origin
Various, Taiwan
Jin Xuan was developed by Taiwan's tea research station in the 1980s and is now planted across the island.
Island origin celebrated for high-mountain and roasted oolongs.
Brewing Guide
How to Brew Jin Xuan
Brewing parameters are a starting point and can be adjusted to taste.
Caffeine
Caffeine in Jin Xuan
Typical brewed serving
Jin Xuan is a medium-caffeine oolong tea. A typical brewed serving contains about 25–45 mg of caffeine.
Values can vary depending on quantity, brewing time, serving size, and preparation method.
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FAQ
Jin Xuan Tea FAQ
Quick answers about Jin Xuan tea, drawn from its flavor, origin, caffeine, and brewing profile.
What is Jin Xuan tea?
Jin Xuan is a modern Taiwanese cultivar (TE #12) famous for its naturally creamy, milk-like aroma and texture — no flavoring required. It is also known as Milk Oolong and Taiwan Tea #12.
Does Jin Xuan tea have caffeine?
Yes. Jin Xuan is a medium-caffeine tea, typically 25–45 mg per brewed serving.
What does Jin Xuan tea taste like?
Jin Xuan is known for a profile led by Creamy, Floral, and Sweet, with a medium body.
How do you brew Jin Xuan tea?
Use about 3 g of tea per 250 ml of water at 90–95°C, steeping for 1–2 minutes. It can be re-steeped 3–6 times.
Is Jin Xuan tea bitter?
Bitterness is not a defining note of Jin Xuan; its profile centers on Creamy, Floral, and Sweet.