TN0901-1
$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.
$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.
$3.00
TN1601
Organic Rou Gui Oolong Tea (Rou Kuei)
Origin : Wuyishan, Fujian, China
Year: 2008
Style : Deep oxidized, full bodied, roasted rice aroma, nutty flavour
Loose leaf style : smoky brown tightly curled slender
Wet leaf style : Brownish Red
Tea color : Crimson
Certification: USDA, BCS, JAS certified organic
Rou Gui Oolong belongs to the family of Wuyi Yen Cha (Wuyi Rock Tea, grown in between the rocks) originated in Wuyi area of Fujian Province, China. There are about 830 kinds of Wuyi Rock Tea in the area, most of them are named after the varietals. Rou Kuei is a kind of large tea tree varietal, which can grow up to 3 meters. Rou Kuei means Cinnamon in Chinese, indicating the slight cinnamon aroma yields from the tea leaves. Rou Kuei Oolong is one of the most important single varietal in rock tea, occupies nutty roasted sweetness, and famous for long lasting aftertaste and complex. Partial oxidized Oolong tea was originated from the royal tea blocks named "Long Tuan" (Dragon Tea Cake) and "Feng Bing" (Phoenix Tea Cake) about 1000 years ago in Sung Dynasty. Oolong tea was officially named as Oolong 300 years ago in Qing Dynasty. Wuyi area was the first place producing Oolong tea. The processes of producing Wuyi Oolong tea is extremely labour and time consuming. It undergoes sun wilting, room wilting, shacking, dehydrating, roasting, rolling, cooling. The procedures occur repeatedly, needs days to process. Wuyi Oolong is even more aromatic after aging.
Hot Brewing
1 teaspoon 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.
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