Wholesale Lychee Oolong

Floral, fruity, and unlike any tea you’ve tasted before. DAE Tea’s Lychee Oolong is a naturally flavored Taiwanese oolong with a remarkable origin story — its signature lychee sweetness isn’t added artificially. It’s the result of nature, an ancient tea-making tradition, and a tiny insect that has been shaping Taiwan’s finest teas for centuries. At the heart of this tea is a fascinating process unique to certain Taiwanese oolongs. The tea leaves are gently nibbled by a small insect called the tea jassid (also known as the leafhopper). In response, the tea plant releases natural compounds to protect itself — and those compounds, once the leaves are carefully processed, transform into the tea’s signature floral, honey-sweet, and lychee-like flavor. No artificial flavoring. No added ingredients. Just a remarkable collaboration between plant and nature. The result is a cup that is light, fragrant, and gently sweet — with a complexity that unfolds slowly as you sip. It’s the kind of tea that makes you pause. A natural conversation starter, a mood-lifter, and a beautifully approachable introduction to the world of Taiwanese oolong. Product Details Origin Taiwan Cultivar High-mountain Oolong Flavor Naturally lychee-forward — no artificial flavoring Processing Traditional leafhopper-influenced oxidation process Format Full-leaf tea bags, plastic-free packaging Caffeine Moderate, with natural L-theanine for calm, focused energy Tasting Notes Aroma: Delicate and floral, with a sweet lychee fragrance that lifts immediately from the cup. Notes of fresh tropical fruit and light honey. Flavor: Gently sweet and fruity with a soft, honey-like depth. The lychee character is natural and nuanced — bright without being overpowering, sweet without being sugary. Body: Light and smooth, with a silky mouthfeel that makes it incredibly easy to drink. Finish: Clean and refreshing, with a soft lingering sweetness and a floral aftertaste that stays pleasantly in the back of the throat. Liquor: Warm golden-amber, clear and luminous in the cup. The Story Behind the Flavor What makes Lychee Oolong so special — and so unusual — is that its fruity sweetness is entirely natural. Here’s how it happens: A tiny insect called the tea jassid, or leafhopper, feeds on the surface of young tea leaves. In response to this, the tea plant produces natural defensive compounds — terpenes and other aromatic molecules — that would ordinarily deter the insect. But when the tea master carefully harvests and processes these leaves, those same compounds transform under heat and oxidation into something extraordinary: a naturally sweet, lychee-like, honey-floral aroma that no artificial flavoring could replicate. This process is the same one that gives Oriental Beauty — one of Taiwan’s most celebrated teas — its signature honeyed character. Our Lychee Oolong takes this tra