Inspired by the sun-bleached bark and golden canopy of the Western Sycamore that lines California creek beds, Sycamore Oolong is a delicate, hearth-baked tea that bridges the gap between a rustic oolong and a sophisticated white tea. Light yet deeply flavorful, it unfolds with the comforting aroma of artisan rye bread, toasted grain, and dried wildflowers—like the scent of the valley floor baking in the late afternoon sun.
Crafted from sun-ripened Camellia sinensis leaves harvested in late summer, this tea was minimally processed to preserve the leaf's natural structure. Rather than a heavy charcoal roast, it was finished with a slow, penetrating bake. This technique transformed the raw summer energy into a profile that is crisp, savory, and remarkably clean—toasted but not heavy, sweet but not cloying.
The first steep opens with a pale, golden-yellow liquor and a fragrance of warm barley and sun-dried grass. On the palate, it surprises with the gentle delicacy of an aged white tea, grounded by a distinct note of crusty rye bread and a subtle, medicinal sweetness. Re-steeped, the toasted grain notes soften, revealing a lingering, clean finish reminiscent of wild oats and honeycomb.
This specific lot represents a unique expression of the growing season. Harvested in September, the leaves had weathered the full intensity of the California summer, developing a hardy, mature character. By treating them with a "white tea" approach—minimal oxidation followed by a light roast—we unlocked a flavor profile that is rarely seen in traditional oolongs. It is a tea of quiet resilience, turning the heat of summer into a cup of golden, savory comfort.
Origin: California
Type: Lightly Roasted Oolong
Caffeine Level: Low-Medium
Flavor Profile: Toasted Rye · Warm Barley · Wildflower Honey
Use 195°F water and steep for 2–3 minutes. Re-steep 3–4 times, adding 1 minute per infusion. The first cup highlights the savory toasted grain notes; subsequent infusions soften into a sweet, hay-like delicacy.
Each 1 oz (28 g) bag makes about 9 servings. With 3 infusions per serving, that yields 27 cups of tea total.
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Inspired by the sun-bleached bark and golden canopy of the Western Sycamore that lines California creek beds, Sycamore Oolong is a delicate, hearth-baked tea that bridges the gap between a rustic oolong and a sophisticated white tea. Light yet deeply flavorful, it unfolds with the comforting aroma of artisan rye bread, toasted grain, and dried wildflowers—like the scent of the valley floor baking in the late afternoon sun.
Crafted from sun-ripened Camellia sinensis leaves harvested in late summer, this tea was minimally processed to preserve the leaf's natural structure. Rather than a heavy charcoal roast, it was finished with a slow, penetrating bake. This technique transformed the raw summer energy into a profile that is crisp, savory, and remarkably clean—toasted but not heavy, sweet but not cloying.
The first steep opens with a pale, golden-yellow liquor and a fragrance of warm barley and sun-dried grass. On the palate, it surprises with the gentle delicacy of an aged white tea, grounded by a distinct note of crusty rye bread and a subtle, medicinal sweetness. Re-steeped, the toasted grain notes soften, revealing a lingering, clean finish reminiscent of wild oats and honeycomb.
This specific lot represents a unique expression of the growing season. Harvested in September, the leaves had weathered the full intensity of the California summer, developing a hardy, mature character. By treating them with a "white tea" approach—minimal oxidation followed by a light roast—we unlocked a flavor profile that is rarely seen in traditional oolongs. It is a tea of quiet resilience, turning the heat of summer into a cup of golden, savory comfort.
Origin: California
Type: Lightly Roasted Oolong
Caffeine Level: Low-Medium
Flavor Profile: Toasted Rye · Warm Barley · Wildflower Honey
Use 195°F water and steep for 2–3 minutes. Re-steep 3–4 times, adding 1 minute per infusion. The first cup highlights the savory toasted grain notes; subsequent infusions soften into a sweet, hay-like delicacy.
Each 1 oz (28 g) bag makes about 9 servings. With 3 infusions per serving, that yields 27 cups of tea total.
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