{"product_id":"ilios-aurora-oolong","title":"Iliós Aurora Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Iliós Aurora is the pinnacle of the 2026 First Flush Darjeeling harvest. This unique, highly Tippy Oolong is sourced exclusively from the elite AV2 clone — the most coveted lineage in Darjeeling, renowned for its intense sweetness and structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe resulting cup is profoundly balanced, opening with a luminous golden-yellow liquor. The palate is immediately captivated by a wave of layered honey sweetness and delicate florals, underpinned by an exquisitely clean and full-bodied flavour — notably without any hint of astringency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis exceptional quality stems from the high-elevation gardens, where the AV2 bushes emerge from four months of deep winter dormancy. The spring flush yields a profusion of young, vibrant shoots, meticulously hand-plucked by artisans to secure only the finest buds and leaves. Slow growth, intensified by the cool, dry weather, concentrates the flavour before a careful, measured oxidation process locks in every exquisite note of this rare spring expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Craft\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e AV2 bushes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mildly oxidised with post rolling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeciality:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-picked and sufficiently oxidised to ensure exquisite flavours are prominently present\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSensory Profile\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mouthful, mellow, honey sweet and pleasant fruity flavour\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh aroma of Darjeeling high mountain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor colour:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright yellow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBrewing Fundamentals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: Always use fresh, filtered water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves: Use one teaspoon (approximately 2.5g) per cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServing: Best enjoyed pure (no milk)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for multiple infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Philosophy — The Art of the Whole Leaf Tea\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDarjeeling Tea was meant to be an encounter, not a commodity. At Iliós, we honour the true character of \u003cem\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e, preserving the integrity of every whole leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Commitment — Beyond the Bag\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Iliós Tea Studio, we work exclusively with whole, hand-plucked leaves, often only the bud and youngest leaves, to preserve the plant's natural structure, balance, and integrity from garden to cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSteeping Protocol\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature: 85–90°C (185–195°F)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteep time: 3–4 minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuantity: 1 teaspoon (approximately 2–2.5g) per cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Iliós Tea Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51643098366242,"sku":null,"price":635.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0977\/9206\/5826\/files\/ilios-aurora-oolong-3.webp?v=1778925834","url":"https:\/\/iliosteastudio.com\/products\/ilios-aurora-oolong","provider":" Iliós Tea Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}