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Both distilled from Taiwanese tea and kaoliang grain at 38% ABV. One roasted and floral, one honeyed and barrel-rested.
One
Our Oolong achieves a perfect balance of floral notes and silky creaminess. It is an exquisite dance of aroma and depth: elegant, mellow and truly unforgettable.
roasted tea
toasted
refined grain
light floral| Tea | Taiwanese Oolong |
|---|---|
| Grain | Wheat, sorghum |
| Strength | 38% ABV |
| Format | 500ml |
| Flavour | Toasted grain, orchid floral, light honey |
Serve
Highball
Neat
On ice
Tea cocktailThe leaf
Hand-picked and carefully crafted, Taiwanese Oolong delights with floral, fruity and honeyed notes. Smooth and balanced, it offers a naturally sweet, refreshing finish, perfect for crafting a premium tea base spirit.
Flavour notes of toasted grain, orchid floral and light honey
Handpicked Taiwanese OolongRoasted for depth and aroma
Distilled to preserve the natural tea essence
Two
Aromatic, silky and refined, with notes of honey, stone fruit and muscat. Aged in barrels for five years and given a secondary resting process, lending a subtle smoky, whisky-like character.
honey
stone fruit
muscat grape
soft smoky oak| Tea | Oriental Beauty |
|---|---|
| Grain | Wheat, sorghum |
| Strength | 38% ABV |
| Format | 500ml |
| Maturation | 5 years in barrel, then rested |
Serve
HighballNeatOn iceTea cocktailThe leaf
Bitten by leafhoppers, this rare tea transforms to release layered aromas of wildflower honey and ripe stone fruit, yielding a brilliant, fragrant amber liquor.
Flavour notes of wildflower honey, ripe stone fruit and muscat
A rare tea shaped by the leafhopper
Five years in barrel before restingA secondary rest for a soft smoky finishServe and enjoy
Each serve is presented on a dedicated coaster that names the tea spirit poured into it. Scroll the row for the fourth.
Distilled with real tea
Crafted in Taiwan
Made for modern hospitalityCraft & heritage
Both bottles come from the same hands: generations of distilling expertise, a deep respect for Taiwanese tradition, and a relentless pursuit of purity, aroma and quality.
With over 50 years of experience in Taiwanese spirits, Dr. Lai Shung-Tang is a pioneer in traditional kaoliang distillation and aroma-preserving techniques.
His dedication bridges generations of craftsmanship, from classic kaoliang production to distillation methods designed specifically for tea spirits.
Recognition
13
Medals at Monde Selection, 2015
Double Gold
San Francisco World Spirits Competition, 2021
Category Winner
New York International Spirits Competition, 2021
The core philosophy
Our spirits are built from the aroma of the original plant, so what reaches the glass has the structure, fragrance and aftertaste of the tea, not an imitation of it.
Reduce unwanted compounds such as
methanol and harsh congeners
Preserve delicate volatile tea
aromatics
Enhance texture and smoothness
Maintain clarity and length on the
palateCleaner, softer, more aromatic, more expressive.
Our distinctive process
Repeated refinement reduces impurities before the tea ever meets the spirit.
A method developed specifically to carry volatile tea aromatics through distillation intact.
Time in barrel and a second rest round the edges and build a soft, smoky depth.
Nothing is added back. What you smell in the glass came out of the leaf.
The crafting behind the spirit
Every year our master distillers visit selected Taiwanese tea plantations to source the leaves for our tea spirits. Each harvest is inspected in person for aroma, quality and character.
Grown in clean, pesticide-free tea gardens, the leaves are chosen to preserve their natural fragrance, delicate complexity and authentic Taiwanese character within the spirit.
Only teas with exceptional fragrance become part of HowSan.
Our spirits begin with traditional Taiwanese kaoliang production, using sorghum, wheat koji and natural fermentation.
The distillery follows time-honoured methods, cultivating naturally occurring microorganisms instead of artificial cultures, so Taiwan’s own environment shapes the final aroma, depth and flavour.
Only carefully distilled spiritsNo artificial flavouringsAfter the traditional kaoliang spirit is distilled, it is infused with carefully selected Taiwanese tea leaves. Each batch is evaluated by the master distillers and the tasting panel until the tea reaches its optimal aromatic profile.
The spirit then undergoes a proprietary third distillation, developed by master distiller Dr. Lai Shung-Tang, which preserves the delicate floral, fruity and honeyed tea aromatics while removing unwanted impurities.
Not a tea-flavoured spirit. A spirit that carries the aroma, complexity, texture and finish of the tea itself.
Selected expressions are matured in American bourbon oak, which lends greater depth, complexity and a subtle whisky-like character. Every barrel is monitored to hold the balance between tea aroma, oak influence and spirit.
After ageing, the spirit is given a secondary rest and blended by hand for smoothness, clarity and consistency before bottling.
Exceptional spirits cannot be rushed.
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