Muscatel Dragon

The tea gardens are located at altitudes of 800–2,000 m. Cool fog, strong daily temperature variations, and mineral-rich soils promote slow growth and aromatic concentration in the leaf.

After withering, the tea undergoes controlled partial oxidation to preserve its oolong-like aromatic core. The processing then continues until it reaches the warm, typical depth of black tea: gently rolled, slowly dried, and stabilized. This results in a natural tea with a muscatel aroma, a honey-like sweetness, and a spicy-malty base – without any additives.

Muscatel Dragon is a tea whose character is controlled through oxidation. Its signature "muscatel" flavor lies in its aromatic core, which is why it reacts strongly to steeping time: A shorter steeping results in a lighter, more floral, and fruity flavor. A longer steeping intensifies notes of honey, cocoa, and spice without becoming bitter. This makes it versatile – you can drink it like an elegant black tea or prepare it like a rich oolong.

It remains stable even over multiple infusions. The early infusions offer fragrance and ripe fruit, the middle ones bring more warmth and structure, and the later ones reveal a dry spiciness and a long, gentle sweetness. If you pour the tea completely, the line remains precise and the body velvety rather than heavy.

NOEMA is an independent tea house with a clear ambition: Only what we can stand behind in terms of taste, craftsmanship and content makes it into our product range.

We work with carefully selected partners who share our eye for quality. Every variety is tasted, compared, understood – and only included if it fulfills what we look for in tea: clarity, tranquility, and depth.