Formosa Oolong

Price range: £8.10 through £58.20

Taste: smooth sweet flavour with nutty and toasty notes

Oolong tea from Taiwan (Formosa) distinguishes itself with its flavour – not without reason is also described as the ‘champagne of teas’. Like Chinese Oolong, the Taiwanese tea is only harvested when reaching a certain size and at fixed times.
The Chinese word Oolong means ‘Black Dragon’. For Centuries this discription has been used to identify teas that undergo a special process to produce a distinctive flavour and colour which lies between green and black tea. Oolong is fermented tea – the oxygen fermentation of the leaves through drying and roasting is shrter than black tea.

Origin: Taiwan, China (formerly Formosa)
Leaf Type
: Oolong
Strength: Medium
Drink: With or without milk
Brew: 2 tsp, Brew in 80-90’c water, 4-5 minutes according to taste, this can be repeated many times to enjoy subtle differences each infusion
When to drink: Can be enjoyed at any time throughout the day
Storage:
Airtight container

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Description

Formosa Oolong is a classic Taiwanese tea admired for its smooth, sweet flavour and gentle nutty, toasty notes. Often called the champagne of teas, it delivers a refined and comforting cup that suits both new tea drinkers and seasoned oolong lovers. This traditional style comes from Taiwan, formerly known as Formosa, a region celebrated for producing some of the world’s finest oolong teas.

The name “Oolong” comes from the Chinese term Black Dragon. For centuries, it has described teas that sit between green and black tea in both flavour and colour. Formosa Oolong follows this historic method. The leaves are harvested at specific times and only once they reach the ideal size. They then undergo partial fermentation. This process is shorter than that used for black tea, creating a unique balance of freshness, depth and natural sweetness.

The flavour is smooth and mellow. Expect toasty undertones, light nutty notes and a warm sweetness. It can be enjoyed with or without milk, depending on preference. The liquor is amber and aromatic, with each infusion revealing subtle new layers.

To brew, use two teaspoons of leaves and steep in 80–90°C water for 4–5 minutes. Oolong leaves can be infused many times, and each cup offers a new nuance in taste. This tea is ideal for drinking at any time of day.

Store Formosa Oolong in an airtight container to protect its fragrance and maintain freshness. It is a timeless tea with a beautifully balanced character.

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