Oolong from Taiwan (Formosa)
Floral, mineral, sweet, reminiscent of cinnamon through to dried fruit.
These exquisite brown teas are very rich in infusion and produce a very aromatic cup of tea. We recommend several infusions of these masterpieces, as this elicits even more diverse aromas and nuances from the leaves.
The Oriental Beauty, like the Toppest Oolong, is a rarity. It exists only in very small quantities worldwide. Its cup is bright and highly aromatic. The leaf is copper colored with many silvery tips.
Character: Sweet and tart
Origin: Miaoli, Formosa (Taiwan)
An approx. 1/2 fermented tea: very aromatic and flowery-earthy. The 2nd infusion also gives a fine cup. Spherical leaves.
Character: Fruity, nutty
Origin: Nantou, Formosa
Toppest Oolong is one of the best 3/4 fermented oolongs. It is produced only in very small quantities. Its cup is bright and highly aromatic.
Character: Light, muscatel
Origin: Miaoli, Formosa (Taiwan)
A 1/4 fermented tea. The infusion is similar to green tea.
Character: Floral, refreshing and very aromatic
Origin: Alishan, Formosa
A 1/4 fermented tea: floral, refreshing and very aromatic. The infusion is similar to green tea.
Character: Floral
Origin: Nantou, Formosa
Fancy Oolong Superior is a 3/4 fermented tea with a distinct muscatel aroma and silver leaf tips.
Character: Muscatel
Origin: Miaoli, Formosa
This brown tea is 3/4 fermented. Very nice leaf with silvery tips. Mild, nutty cup.
Character: Spicy, nutmeg
Origin: Hsinchu, Formosa