Longan & Oolong Mousse

A calm and fragrant dessert

Inspiration

This mousse was inspired by a quiet moment often found in East Asian tea culture — a warm cup of oolong tea paired with fresh longan fruit in the late afternoon.

Longan has a naturally delicate sweetness with a floral, honey-like aroma. When paired with gently infused oolong tea, the result is elegant and balanced — a dessert that feels light, fragrant, and quietly luxurious.

The soft golden tone of the mousse reflects the color of brewed oolong, while the fresh longan on top glows like small pearls resting on the surface.

The Craft of Mousse

Mousse originates from French pâtisserie, where texture is considered as important as flavor.
The word mousse means “foam” in French, describing the airy structure created when whipped cream is folded into a delicate base.

For this dessert, oolong tea is slowly infused into cream to capture its floral aroma. Fresh longan purée is then blended with dairy and gently set with gelatin. The mixture is folded carefully to maintain its light structure.

This technique creates a mousse that is:

• smooth and silky
• softly structured
• light on the palate
• clean in finish

The dessert melts gently as you eat it, allowing the tea fragrance and fruit sweetness to unfold gradually.

Flavor Profile

Longan
Naturally sweet with soft honeyed notes.

Oolong Tea
Floral, warm, and lightly toasted.

Cream
Silky and balanced, bringing everything together.

The sweetness is intentionally restrained so the tea and fruit remain clear and refreshing.

Ingredients

Organic whipped cream
Fresh longan
Oolong tea infusion
Whole milk
Egg
Flour
Gelatin
Lightly reduced organic cane sugar

Decoration

Fresh longans are placed one by one across the surface, creating a luminous pearl-like crown.

Small handcrafted sugar blossoms add a gentle floral touch, while a light accent of edible gold leaf reflects the warm tones of the tea beneath.

The result is a dessert that feels thoughtfully composed and quietly beautiful.

Texture

• airy mousse
• silky cream body
• soft, juicy longan fruit
• delicate floral finish

Every spoonful feels light, elegant, and refreshing.

A Hill House Dessert

Refined.
Calm.
Beautifully balanced.

A dessert meant to be savored slowly — much like a good cup of tea.