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Origin: Taiwan. Named after its bright jade cup color, this lightly oxidized oolong, being oxidized only about 20%, it is a highly aromatic, green Oolong with a natural sweetness and striking floral scent reminiscent of honeysuckle and gardenia. The liquor is full-bodied, sweet and refreshing, leaving a lingering aftertaste. Very unique. Taiwan, formerly known as Formosa, produces mostly oolong teas. Formosa, meaning "beautiful" in Portuguese, was what the first European explorers called this island. The oolong teas grown here continue to be called as such. Unlike its dark brethren, this is a Jade Oolong tea, almost green in appearance with large, hand-rolled leaves. Once infused, these unfurl to release this tea's delicate notes, exquisite flavor and enchanting fragrance. Oolong Teas also known as Wu-long tea ( the new slimming tea that helps burn fat ) are picked by hand during the spring and winter months. Oolong tea is semi fermented which is one of the reasons it has such a unique character compared to Green Tea (unfermented) and Black Tea (fermented). Oolong tea is not black tea, nor green tea. It falls between the two. Plucking comes later in the season producing a larger leaf than green. During production, the leaves are left to oxidize until the edges are a golden brown. This produces a brew that is more pronounced than green with none of black tea's astringency. The original oolong tea plants came from China; due to limited cross-cultivation, oolong tea plants in Taiwan are very pure with only seven or eight varieties. Most Taiwan (Formosa) oolong teas are grown in high mountain regions on the slopes of the Tung Ting Mountains in Formosa's Fujian province. The cooler environment leads to slower growth and fewer crops meaning the tea is always in demand. It has the floral fragrant and sweet familiarity of most Oolong, but produces a much heartier and complex taste. Observe the coloration change of the leaf as it turns from green to red-tipped during its infusion. Gentle and remarkably smooth in flavor, with a flowery undertone. Good for multiple infusions. Enjoy this tea at all your special occasions. |
$5.75 oz |
$61.75 lb |