Oolong tea is often associated with complex processing techniques, but there is no single recipe for making it. By adjusting the degree of oxidation and the handling of the leaves, tea makers can create styles ranging from fresh and floral to rich and roasted.
At Renegade Tea Estate, Naked Truth was developed through a deliberately simplified approach. Instead of relying on numerous processing stages, the team stripped the method back to explore what the tea could offer with less intervention.
The result is a lightly oxidised oolong with a fresh aroma reminiscent of spring flowers. Its flavour combines the sweetness of melon with unusual herbal notes of tarragon and lavender, giving it a distinctive character that differs from the estate's more heavily oxidised Red Sunrise.
Naked Truth is a lovely choice for those who enjoy floral, aromatic teas and want to explore the range of flavours that oolong processing can produce.
