Gaba Oolong

Gaba Oolong – Chin Xin Cultivar GABA-Processed Taiwanese Oolong

High Mountain GABA Oolong is a smooth, fruity Taiwanese oolong made for both drinking pleasure and a naturally calming tea experience. It is grown in ShiBi, Yunlin County, Taiwan, at roughly 1, 200–1, 300 meters, and produced from the prized Chin Xin cultivar, hand-picked from high-mountain tea gardens – a distinctive specialty item for oolong programs.

GABA tea was first developed through Japanese tea research as a special processing method to raise the natural level of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a compound associated with relaxation. During production, the leaves are oxidized in a carefully controlled, oxygen-free vacuum chamber, which encourages GABA development while softening the tannins. The medium-brown rolled leaves then receive a light baking for gentle warmth and balance. The liquor is deep orange with an exuberantly fruity, fresh aroma. The flavor recalls ripe berries, strawberry jam and golden raisins, with a smooth, mellow, clean texture and a pleasant tart fruitiness at the finish that is never bitter. Its bright fruit notes are especially refreshing when served iced.

Product Profile

• Type: Oolong tea (GABA-processed)
• Origin: ShiBi, Yunlin County, Taiwan, approx. 1, 200–1, 300 m
• Cultivar: Chin Xin, hand-picked
• Processing: Oxygen-free vacuum oxidation, light baking
• Liquor: Deep orange
• Flavor: Ripe berries, strawberry jam, golden raisins
• Caffeine: Contains caffeine (oolong)

Key Selling Points

• High-mountain origin in ShiBi, Yunlin County
• Hand-picked Chin Xin cultivar
• Special GABA processing story
• Fruity, mellow and never bitter
• Excellent hot, iced or gongfu-style

Smooth, fruity and gently calming, GABA Oolong is a soothing daily tea from Taiwan's high mountains. Generous, refreshing and easy to enjoy, it suits afternoon or evening service, whether brewed gongfu-style for multiple infusions or prepared in a pot to share, and it gives specialty shops a unique processing story that sets it apart from conventional oolongs.