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Subtle, elegant and captivating, floral notes are among the most sought-after in the world of tea. They evoke gardens in bloom, spring bouquets and delicate memories. Their aromatic diversity — from dried rose to frangipani, by way of white lilac or geranium — makes each infusion a unique sensory experience.
At nunshen, where each tea leaf evokes a unique tasting experience, floral aromas hold pride of place. Let’s decipher together this floral palette that enhances so many tea varieties.
The floral family brings together several types of notes, often perceived gently but capable of powerfully marking an aromatic profile:
These nuances are often the fruit of a specific terroir, ancestral know-how and precise treatment of the leaves.
White tea
White tea is one of the most delicate teas, and rosy floral notes reminiscent of dried rose are often naturally present. They convey the softness and lightness of this lightly processed tea, notably in Bai Mu Dan or Silver Needles.
Green tea
In green teas, white flowers often dominate in the background: notes of lilac, freesia or jasmine may appear depending on the origin. These notes bring freshness to the whole, as in certain Japanese Senchas or Chinese Long Jing.
Black tea
Darjeeling black teas, particularly first flushes, are emblematic for their elegant floral aromas. These notes recall peony, lily of the valley or orange blossom, giving these crus a rare complexity.
In other black teas, such as certain Yunnan or Assam teas, the floral character is more discreet, but often present in the aftertaste.
Dark tea (Pu-erh)
Less frequent, the floral can nonetheless appear in the form of rosy nuances or dried flowers, enriching the earthy, deep character of fermented dark teas.
Semi-oxidised tea (Oolong)
Taiwanese Oolongs, notably Jin Xuan or Ali Shan, are renowned for their dominant floral notes: white flower, frangipani, sometimes even tiare.
As oxidation increases, the aromas evolve: the flower becomes more spiced, with nuances of geranium or old rose, as in Oriental Beauty.
At nunshen, we carefully select teas with expressive, harmonious floral profiles. Whether you love subtle white teas, fragrant green teas, or captivating Oolongs, the nunshen floral selection celebrates floral richness in all its forms.
nunshen’s signature floral teas:
n°88 – Nile Valley: A delicate, subtle floral green tea with notes of jasmine and bergamot.
n°73 – Jasmin Bio: A fresh, floral green tea with delicate jasmine notes.
n°149 – Pomaka’i Bio: A tea with floral and minty notes.
n°213 – Sakhejung White Tea Bio: A white tea rich in beautiful downy buds, with notes of honey, flower and citrus.