$5.00
TB0101
Formosa Natural Wuhe Honey Black Tea
Pesticide free, naturally grown
Origin : Rueisuei, Hualien, Taiwan
Style :Fully oxidized, full bodied, ripe fruit aroma, honey sweetness
Loose leaf style : Brunet long twisted leaf
Wet leaf style : Crimson
Tea color : Honey brunet
Formosa Wuhe Honey Black Tea is naturally grown in Hualien, Taiwan. With the favours of green leaf cicadas this black tea is rich in taste and yields delicate honey note. Its smoothness and silkiness make it a unique black tea, not only attracts tea connoisseurs, also a frequent winner in worldwide tea contests. It is one of the Top 10 Formosa Tea .
Hualien is located at the east part of Taiwan, facing the Pacific Ocean in the east and leaning against the grand Central Mountain Range in the west. 400 years ago while Portuguese sailors saw this land from Pacific Ocean, they were fascinated by the immense scenery and called this emerald island "Formosa", which means beautiful island.
Hot Brewing
2 teaspoon loose tea / 1 teabag
150ml (5oz) 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 2 minutes
Second brew - 1 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Serve black or with milk and honey (cream and sugar)
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$2.40 $3.00
TG0801
Formosa Mingjian Jasmine Green Tea
Origin : Mingjian, Nantou,Taiwan
Style : None oxidized, light roast, Jasmine floral aroma
Loose leaf style : Flat slender
Loose leaf color : Dark green
Wet leaf style : Dark grass green
Tea colour : Golden green
This flat slender shaped Formosa Mingjian Jasmine Green Tea is not oxidized, light roasted with Jasmine flower petals. The tea is golden green in colour, smooth and slightly sweet in taste. This top grade Jasmine Green Tea will not yield bitterness after infusion.
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
150-250ml 85C (185F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Cold Brewing
2 teaspoon loose tea / 2 teabag
500ml cold water
Chill for 4 hours before serving
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$3.00
TG0101
Formosa Mingjian Organic Green Tea
Origin : Mingjian, Nantou,Taiwan
Style : None oxidized, light roasted, medium bodied, light floral aroma
Loose leaf style : Half ball
Loose leaf color : Dark green
Wet leaf style : Dark green
Tea color : Golden green
This half ball shaped Formosa Mingjian Green Tea is lightly roasted to produce the distinct floral aroma. The tea is golden green in color, smooth and slightly sweet in taste.
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoon loose tea
150ml 80C-85C (176F-185F) hot water
First brew - 80 seconds
Second brew - 40 seconds
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Cold Brewing
3 teaspoon loose tea
450ml cold water
Chill for 2 hours before serving
Teaware
Glassware, porcelain teaware
$3.50
TN1401
Formosa Aged Dongding
Year: 2004
Origin : Lugu, Nantou,Taiwan
Style : Medium fermented Oolong, full bodied, fruity aroma
Loose leaf style : Half ball Dongding oolong style
Loose leaf color : Brown
Wet leaf style : Dark Brown
Tea color : Crimson
Formosa Aged Dongding has been re-roasted every few years, and stored in clay pots to enhance aging. This aging process produced the unique ripe fruit and roasted rice aromas. It is mild in caffeine and smooth for stomach.
Storing: Store in dry and dark containers, away from light, moisture, and odor. It is not necessary to keep in air-tight container, because it helps aging if the tea is exposed to some air. It's a good idea to keep it in breathable clay containers.
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
150ml (5oz) 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$3.50
TN1221
Vintage Formosa Muzha Wenshan Baochong Medium Roast, 2012
Origin: Muzha, Taipei,Taiwan
Style: light oxidized, medium roast, medium body, floral notes with a hint of ripe fruit aroma
Loose leaf style: long twisted
Loose leaf color: dark green
Wet leaf style: dark green
Tea color: honey Green
Baochong Oolong (Bao Chong, Bao Zhong) is a light oxidized oolong tea originated from northern Taiwan. Although Baochong is categorized as Oolong tea, in Taiwan, the term Baochong is to distinguish this long twisted style tea from half ball Dongding style Oolong. The natural floral aroma distinguish it from other Oolongs. The best Baochong is produced in Taipei area, all Baochong teas grown in this area are named "Wenshan Baochong" after Wenshan region in Taipei. Baochong oolong can be aged for years, and the taste will change from light flowery aroma to ripe fruit aroma.
Hot Brewing
2 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
150-250ml 90C (190F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$3.50
TN1501
Formosa Aged Wuyi Oolong
Origin : Mingjian, Nantou, Taiwan
Year: 2000
Style : Deep fermented Oolong, full bodied, fruity aroma
Loose leaf style : Dark brown half ball Dongding oolong style
Wet leaf style : Dark brown
Tea colour : Crimson
Formosa Aged Wuyi Oolong 2000 is a very rare find from Taiwan. Wuyi Tea Tree was first introduced to Taiwan 2 centuries ago. With developments of new varieties, Wuyi Tea Tree is getting smaller areas in Taiwan. Comparing to other new developed varieties such as Jinxuan or Cuiyu , Wuyi tea leaves produce darker oolong with riper characters, and may contain a more caffeine. Aged oolong is re-roasted every few years, and stored in clay pots to enhance aging. This aging process produces the unique ripe fruit and roasted rice aromas. It is mild in caffeine and smooth for your stomach.
How to store aged oolong? Store away from light, moisture, and odor. It is not necessary to keep in air-tight container, because it helps aging if the tea is exposed to some air. It improves aging to keep it in a clay canister
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
150ml (5oz) 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$3.50
TN1211
Aged Formosa Muzha Wenshan Baochong Choicest Grade
Origin: Muzha, Taipei,Taiwan
Year: 2012
Style: light oxidizec, medium body, floral notes with a hint of ripe fruit aroma
Loose leaf style: dark green long twisted
Wet leaf style: dark green
Tea color: honey green
Baochong Oolong (Bao Chong, Bao Zhong) is a light oxidized oolong tea originated from northern Taiwan. Although Baochong is categorized as Oolong tea, in Taiwan, the term Baochong is to distinguish this long twisted style tea from half ball Dongding style Oolong. The natural floral aroma distinguish it from other Oolongs. The best Baochong is produced in Taipei area, all Baochong teas grown in this area are named "Wenshan Baochong" after Wenshan region in Taipei. Baochong oolong can be aged for years, and the taste will change from light flowery aroma to ripe fruit aroma. This batch is a vintage from 2012.
Hot Brewing
2 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
150-250ml 90C (190F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Cold Brewing
4 teaspoon loose tea / 2 teabag
500ml cold water
Chill for 4 hours before servingot
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$3.80
TN0302
Formosa Alishan Jin Xuan Oolong
Origin : Alishan, Chiayi, Taiwan
Style : High mountain, light fermented Oolong, medium body, floral creamy aroma
Loose leaf style : Half ball Dongding oolong style
Loose leaf color : Brownish dark green
Wet leaf style : Dark green center with brown red edge
Tea color : Honey Green
Also known as Cream Oolong or Golden Lily Oolong, Jinxuan is another new varietal developed in Taiwan in 1990s. Processed in traditional Dongding Oolong style, it is another lightly fermented Oolong tea with intense characters. The tea starts with a Baozhong-like floral aroma, and finishes with a smooth and sweet creamy flavour .
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
150-250ml 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Cold Brewing
2 teaspoon loose tea / 2 teabag
500ml cold water
Chill for 4 hours before serving
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$5.00
TN2001
Formosa Classic Dongding Oolong Dark Roasted
Origin : Lugu, Nantou, Taiwan
Style : Dark fermented Oolong, dark roasted, full body, ripe fruit aroma
Loose leaf style : Half ball Dongding oolong style
Loose leaf color : Brown
Wet leaf style : Dark brown
Tea color : Crimson
This hard to find classic Dongding style oolong is dark oxidized and dark roasted. The oxidization level is slightly ligher than Hong Shui Oolong. It is full body, possesses the aroma of ripe fruits and caramel. The aftertaste is sweet and smooth.
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
250ml 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Cold Brewing
2 teaspoon loose tea / 2 teabag
500ml cold water
Chill for 4 hours before serving
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$5.00
TN1104
Formosa Natural Damanzhong Baihao Oolong Choicest Grade
(Bai Hao Oolong, Imperial Oolong, Oriental Beauty, Dongfang Meiren, Dong Fang Mei Ren)
Naturally grown, pesticide free
Origin: Pinglin, Taipei,Taiwan
Style: Medium-deep oxidised Oolong, full body, ripe fruit note, honey sweet finish
Loose leaf style: Long twisted leaf with bud
Loose leaf color: Mixed of black, brunette, dark green, khaki, and white buds
Wet leaf style: Brunette
Tea color: Golden honey to brunette
Damanzhong is a special varietal for Baihao Oolong only grown in Pinglin, Taipei. It produces more white buds than other varietal. The name "Damanzhong" indicates its slow growing progress, only harvest in June. Along with the honey and fruity flavour of Baihao Oolong, it also yields unique pear undertones. Baihao Oolong, also known as Oriental Beauty (Dong Fang Mei Ren) or Formosa Imperial Oolong, is one of the top grade Oolong in Taiwan. The tea leaves are bitten by little tea bugs called "green leaf cicadas" and become sweet and fruity. It is said the name "Oriental Beauty" was chosen by Queen Elizabeth I because of the delicate taste and the colourful appearance of the tea. Baihao Oolong is grown naturally without any pesticide, uses only top buds and top leaves. "Baihao" indicates the white buds of the tea. The production is extremely labour intensive, and only harvest in summer. Baihao Oolong is medium-deep oxidized (65%), and is very different to other light oxidized Oolong Teas. As it was marketed in the western world for more than one century, it almost stands for the term "Formosa Oolong". In fact, it is one of the many oolong teas from Taiwan, and also the deepest oxidized Oolong tea produced in Taiwan.
Hot Brewing
2 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
250ml 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
$3.50
TN0201
Formosa Lugu Cui Yu
(Green Jade Oolong, Cuiyu Oolong)
Origin : Lugu, Nantou,Taiwan
Style : High altitude, light fermented, none roasted oolong
Aroma: wild flower
Loose leaf style : Half ball dongding oolong style
Loose leaf color : Brownish dark green
Wet leaf style : Dark green center with brown red edge
Tea colour : Honey green
Cui Yu Oolong Tea is one of new varietals developed in Taiwan during the 1990s. Cui Yu tea leaf is larger and rounder than Oolong tea leaf. Processed in half ball Oolong style, a light fermented Oolong with fresh floral aroma. Cui Yu literally means green jade, referring its colour and taste. The taste begins with a hint of green tea, constantly build up the complex characters of Oolong, end with a long-lasting wild flower aroma.
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
150-250ml 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Cold Brewing
2 teaspoon loose tea / 2 teabag
500ml cold water
Chill for 4 hours before serving
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$4.80
TN0601
Formosa Lugu Natural Oolong Duchess
(Oolong Beauty, Honey Oolong, Mixiang Oolong, Gui Fei Oolong)
Naturally grown
Origin : Lugu, Nantou,Taiwan
Style : Medium fermented, light roasted, floral honey aroma
Loose leaf style : Half ball dongding oolong style
Loose leaf color : Brownish green
Wet leaf style : Brownish dark green
Tea color : Honey yellow
Oolong Duchess, also known as Gui Fei Oolong, Gui Fei Mei Ren, Honey Oolong or Mixiang Oolong, is a new style of Oolong tea developed after the 921 earthquake attacked central Taiwan in 1999. After the earthquake, tea growers were too busy in rebuilding to harvest the summer batch. The tea bushes became food of green leaf cicadas. Just like Oriental Beauty in the northern part of Taiwan, the bugs left this honey character to the tea leaves. Our Oolong Duchess is naturally grown in Lugu area, harvest by hand and produced once a year in summer by Dongding tea masters. It is full of wild honey aroma with the complexity and depth of Oolong.
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
150-250ml 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Cold Brewing
2 teaspoon loose tea / 2 teabag
500ml cold water
Chill for 4 hours before serving
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$3.80
TN0501
Formosa Nostalgia Dong Ding Oolong
Origin : Lugu, Nantou,Taiwan
Style : Medium fermented, medium roasted, full body oolong
Aroma : Ripe fruits aroma
Loose leaf style : Half ball Dongding oolong style
Loose leaf color : Brownish dark green
Wet leaf style : Dark green center with brown red edge
Tea colour : Golden yellow
Formosa Nostalgia Dong Ding is the modern version dedicated to grandpa's Dong Ding Oolong with a fresh twist. Strictly following traditional Dong Ding Oolong process, our Nostalgia Dong Ding is hand roasted, full body with long lasting fruity aroma. The taste is lighter and fresher compares to traditional dark roasted Dong Ding.
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
150-250ml 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Cold Brewing
2 teaspoon loose tea / 2 teabag
500ml cold water
Chill for 4 hours before serving
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$3.80
TN1001
Formosa Mingjian Organic GABA
Tea Origin : Mingjian, Nantou, Taiwan
Style : full body, fruity honey aroma
Loose leaf style : Half ball Dongding oolong style
Loose leaf color : Brilliant brown
Wet leaf style : Brownish red
Tea color : Brownish red
GABA stands for "gamma-aminobutyric acid", a human enzyme functions as a calming and relaxing nutrient. GABA Tea is a natural source of GABA. First developed by Japanese researchers 20 years ago, GABA Tea has become daily health drink in Japan. In stead of oxidized, GABA Tea is made in nitrogen-rich atmosphere to enhance the natural GABA. Formosa Mingjian GABA Oolong is made of high grade whole leaves contain high level of GABA. GABA tea is helpful in many aspects of health, such as weight control, heart and liver health, soothing anxiety and stress.
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
250ml 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Cold Brewing
2 teaspoon loose tea / 2 teabag
500ml cold water
Chill for 4 hours before serving
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$3.00
TN0701
Formosa Mingjian Organic Retro Oolong
Origin : Mingjian, Nantou, Taiwan
Style : medium fermented Oolong, full body, fruity aroma
Loose leaf style : Half ball Dongding oolong style
Loose leaf color : Brownish dark green
Wet leaf style : Dark green center with brown red edge
Tea color : Honey Yellow
Certification: MOA Taiwan
Formosa Mingjian Retro Oolong is produced in traditional Dongding oolong procedures. It is medium light roasted, light oxidised. The taste starts with a roasted rice aroma and finishes with a fruity taste.
$3.00
TN0901
Formosa Mingjian Osmanthus Flower Oolong
(Formosa Gui Hua Oolong)
Origin : Mingjian, Nantou,Taiwan
Style : light fermented, light roast, flower scented oolong
Loose leaf style : Half ball Dongding oolong style
Loose leaf color : Brownish dark green with Osmanthus flower
Wet leaf style : Dark green center with brown red edge
Tea color : Golden green
Formosa Guihua Oolong is based on Dongding Oolong blends with Sweet Osmanthus flowers through roasting. Sweet Osmanthus aroma is fully extracted into tea leaves, the tea leaves are separated from the flowers, only some remained in the tea leaves. The separated flowers are sent to make lower grades teas. Our Formosa Mingjian Osmanthus Flower Oolong releases charming floral aroma with the delicate taste of light oxidised Oolong.
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
150-250ml 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Cold Brewing
2 teaspoon loose tea / 2 teabag
500ml cold water
Chill for 4 hours before serving
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$5.50
TN1801
Formosa Organic Muzha Tie Guan Yin - Dark Roasted
(Iron Goddess of Mercy)
Origin : Maokong Muzha, Taipei, Taiwan
Style : medium dark fermented Oolong, full body, dark roasted
Loose leaf style : half ball Dongding oolong style
Loose leaf color : brown
Wet leaf style : dark brown
Tea color : crimson
Formosa Organic Muzha Tie Guan Yin is made by a tea master following the traditional process, usually takes 2 full days to complete oxidization and roasting. It is full body and occupies ripe fruits notes with sweet and smooth aftertaste. It is hard to find on the current market dominated with green Tie Guan Yin.
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
150ml (5oz) 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Cold Brewing
2 teaspoon loose tea / 2 teabag
500ml cold water
Chill for 4 hours before serving
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$4.80
TN0401
Formosa Shanlinxi High Mountain Oolong
Origin : Jushan, Nantou,Taiwan
Style : High altitude, light fermented, medium body
Loose leaf style : Half ball dongding oolong style
Loose leaf color : Brownish dark green
Wet leaf style : Dark green center with brown red edge
Tea color : Honey green
Grown at high elevation (1600 meters) in Jushan (Nantou, Taiwan), Shanlinxi Oolong is one of the premium High Mountain tea (gao shan cha) in Taiwan. The high elevation provides ideal conditions for tea growing, produces the smoothest and slight astringent oolong tea. High Mountain Tea from Taiwan has been considered as best quality oolong.
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoons loose tea / 1 teabag
150-250ml 95C (203F) hot water
First brew - 1 minutes
Second brew - 0.5 minute
Flowing brews - double the timing of previous brew
Provide 3+ servings
Cold Brewing
2 teaspoon loose tea / 2 teabag
500ml cold water
Chill for 4 hours before serving
Teaware
Clay teaware, glassware, porcelain teaware.
$118.00
AT103B
Lin's Ceramics Large Prosperity Pot Black
6oz, 180ml, 101mm x 73mm x 66mm, built-in strainer
Origin: Taiwan
Collection: Simple Ceramics
Matching Tea: All kinds of teas
Handmade by Lin's Ceramics Studio
About Lin's Ceramics Studio - A Pioneer in complete Tea sets When Lin's Ceramics Studio was established, it set its goal to be a brand name for creative cultural products that would last for a hundred years. To accomplish this goal, the studio integrated different ideas and techniques into the art of ceramics crafts. With professional ceramics manufacturing skills, the studio endeavored to make a series of tea sets. To achieve this goal, they integrate artistic concerns, professional know-how, and practical consideration, along with creativity into each craft as core concepts. In order to conserve water resources and purify the tea drinking process, they proposed the dry brewing method to allow different kinds of tea to demonstrate their features. As a result, they created the versatile Purion Series, and the Ju Ware Series, modern wares closely duplicating the official kilns of the Song Dynasty. To make your tea experience memorable, they have even proposed a breakthrough concept enhancing the tea quality with fine crafts, and brewing good tea with suitable ware.
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