Where does Jin Xuan come from?
- Origin
- Taiwan
- Plant
- Camellia sinensis cultivar TTES No. 12
- Processing
- Rolled and partially oxidized; roast varies
Oolong collection
Jin Xuan
Camellia sinensis cultivar TTES No. 12 · Taiwan
What is Jin Xuan?
Jin Xuan is an oolong profile associated here with Taiwan. It is made from Camellia sinensis cultivar TTES No. 12 and processed as rolled and partially oxidized; roast varies. Expect descriptors such as cream, gardenia, sweet greens; flavor varies with harvest, storage, water, dose, and technique.
Caffeine context
Does Jin Xuan contain caffeine?
Usually moderate; cultivar and preparation both matter.
People, place and practice
What is the history and tradition of Jin Xuan?
Tea is more than leaf chemistry. This cultural overview separates documented history from legends and shows how the drink fits into daily life.
Roots and story
Jin Xuan is Taiwan Tea Experiment Station cultivar No. 12, released in the twentieth century and now grown in several countries. ‘Milk oolong’ should describe cultivar aroma, not undisclosed dairy flavoring.
Where is it enjoyed?
How is Jin Xuan traditionally served?
Rolled Jin Xuan is served through repeated infusions in a gaiwan or small pot. Buyers often ask whether any flavoring was added because natural and flavored products share the market name.
Starting ranges
How do you brew Jin Xuan?
Start in the middle, then change one variable at a time to suit your tea and taste.
Western / mug style
| Water | 85–95°C (185–203°F) |
|---|---|
| Leaf | 3–5 g per 250 ml |
| Time | 2–4 min |
Gongfu style
| Water | 90–98°C (194–208°F) |
|---|---|
| Leaf | 5–7 g per 100 ml |
| First infusion | 15–30 sec |
| Infusions | 6–9 |
Evidence scope
What does research say about Jin Xuan?
Natural creamy aroma should be distinguished from added milk flavoring.
Important limit: a source about a tea category, ingredient, or specific trial preparation does not prove a benefit for this named tea or your cup.
What should you know about safety?
Contains caffeine. Named tea styles do not have proven disease-treatment effects, and research on tea as a category cannot establish a result for this cup.
Traceable reading
Which sources support this profile?
- Oolong tea does not improve glucose metabolism in non-diabetic adultsEuropean Journal of Clinical Nutrition (PubMed) · A controlled crossover study of 19 men found no improvement in glucose metabolism; it studied oolong products as a category, not a named regional style.
Matched gear
Products for brewing Jin Xuan
Specific current products selected for this tea’s temperature, vessel, and measurement needs.
Best starter tea scale
Tea scales
KitchenTour Coffee Scale with Timer
A 0.1 g readout and built-in timer make leaf ratios and infusion timing easier to reproduce.
Best everyday value
Electric kettles
COSORI 1.7 L Glass Electric Kettle
The straightforward value pick when you mainly need fast boiling water, auto shutoff, and a wide opening for cleaning.
Best controlled-pour value
Electric kettles
COSORI Electric Gooseneck Kettle
Five presets, stainless-steel water contact surfaces, controlled pouring, and a 60-minute hold make it useful across tea styles.
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