Koshun Oolong

This remarkable oolong comes from a long-standing organic farm that’s been pesticide-free since the early 1980s. Made from the Koshun (香駿) cultivar—the 香 (“aroma”) advertising a fragrant nature—its legacy carries beautifully into this more oxidized style.

Here, Koshun’s trademark sweetness deepens into something richer: Malt, grilled corn, and cashew, all tied together with a mellow, toasted warmth. The result is an oolong that leans towards black tea without obscuring the underlying vegetality. It’s an elegant reminder of how Japan’s cultivars can surprise when given a little room—and oxidation—to breathe.

Written by Dominik