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Oolong means semi-fermented. After rolling, the tea is allowed to ferment only until the edges of the leaves start to turn brown. The tea is then fired, which arrests the fermenting process and captures the interesting character associated with Oolong tea. In Taiwan, producing oolong tea involves highly specialized skills in the control of the withering, oxidation, and firing. A slight variance in any of these gives each variety a distinctive aroma, flavor, color and finish. The best Oolongs come from Taiwan...
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Formosa Pouchong Oolong, 1lb.
Teas from Tawain are sold under the island's former name, Formosa, which means shapely or beautiful. Primarily handmade, good Formosa oolongs are rich, refreshing teas with flavor that is often described as peachlike.
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They take their corporate responsibility seriously, actively concerning themselves with the living and working conditions on the tea gardens that supply them, as well as with the maintenance of the natural environment in which they stand.
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From the island of Taiwan, this light yet rich, lush yet refreshing tea is perfect with fruits and light deserts. Oolong tea is the traditional tea served in Chinese restaurants.
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Sparkling and fruity in character, its pale brew and subtle flavor is unexcelled. The leaves are big and contain the silver tip of the bud, making it a special treat for Oolong lovers. Picked once a year, our Extra Fancy Formosa Oolong from the Pei Pu region of Taiwan is considered to be the finest available. Limited availability.
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Formosa Oolong
Lapsang Souchong is a unique tea from the Fujian province of China. This tea gets its character from the special smoking process used in its production. After plucking, the leaves are withered in bamboo baskets over pine or cypress wood fires. Then, they are pan fried and rolled. After the rolling process, they are placed in wooden barrels to develop their pleasant aroma. Finally, they are placed in bamboo baskets and hung on racks, once again over smoky pine fires, where they dry and absorb the...
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Teas from Tawain are sold under the island's former name, Formosa, which means shapely or beautiful. Primarily handmade, good Formosa oolongs are rich, refreshing teas with flavor that is often described as peachlike.
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Delightful Oolong from Taiwan produced in the classic Jade style - slightly oxidized. This beautiful tea is delicate and smooth with a lingering floral sweetness.
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Formosa Oolong 1/4 lb - Formosa Oolong 1/4 lb Packet. Heat sealed for freshness. An excellent Oolong from Taiwan. Fine,delicate, pointy flavour, likened to peaches. This flavour is the result of climatic conditions and the height at which it is grown. The flavour is not created by any additives. Suited to the afternoons
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This is the style of brown oolong that generations of Americans loved. It was the toasty flavor that they enjoyed. Dont worry about the stems, that is how the Taiwanese do this tea.
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Formosa Oolong - 1.1 lb / 500 gr
Smooth and slightly sweet, toasty with a touch of dryness. The best Oolongs come from Taiwan (Formosa) where the character of short-fired oolongs has been described as peachlike with a refreshing fruity herbaceous character whereas long-fired oolongs take on bakey notes with rich amber liquids. This tea falls into the latter category. (500 grams / 1.1 pound)
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The qualities of both black and green teas meet in this Oolong, yielding a non-astringent, sparkling cup with full body and tawny color. Brew tea at 195º - steep for 4-5 minutes.
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Formosa Oolong (Wu Long) Slimming Tea
Asians have been enjoying the health benefits for a long time, especially the slimming effect that drinking Wu-long tea seems to have with repeated regular consumption. A substance called "Polyphenol" in Wu-Long tea is known to effectively control obesity. Specifically speaking, it activates the enzyme that is responsible for dissolving triglyceride. It has been confirmed that the continuous intake of oolong tea contributes to enhancing the function of fat metabolism and to controlling obesity.
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Tea Forte Formosa Oolong - Oolong Tea - 48 pcs in Event Box
Tea Forte Formosa Oolong - Oolong Tea - event box contains 48 silken tea infusers.
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Priced per oz. Smooth and slightly sweet; toasty with a touch of dryness.
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The best oolongs tend to come from Taiwan, and this is a classic example. This one has a rich amber infusion indicating a higher percentage of oxidation and yielding bakey notes and a somewhat sweet fruity character. A basic tea--essential to every well rounded tea pantry.
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This is a very nice daily tea that will surely uplift you with each cup. It is great to put this one in a glass or cup with the leaves at the bottom. It makes an amazing first cup, and the second cup with half the water also has the essential flavors. This is a nice and affordable tea that is great to share with friends or collegues. Light fermentation (oxidation).
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Standard Oolong Foromosa-This Formosan tea, now known as Taiwan, is often one of your most basic and inexpensive Oolongs from the Omei area. This particular Oolong produces a heavy dark red cup very much like a China Black tea, but far lower in acid.
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Rare and handmade. Sweet flavor and elegant aroma always a whole leaf tea.
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Formosa Alishan Oolong Tea TOC16B - ( 8 oz )
The Alishan Oolong is a superior high mountain oolong tea from Formosa (Taiwan). Lightly oxidized, it has a wonderfully creamy texture and rich floral taste with a delicate sweetness. This tea is grown on the Ali Mountain at the elevation of 1000 meters. The mountainsides are covered with fog or clouds, which are ideal for growing Oolong.
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Formosa Because of its toasty and nutty flavor, Formosa tea is the oolong that Americans have loved for generations. It’s the most famous of oolong teas and is praised for aiding in weight loss and lowering cholesterol.
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A legend says that freshly plucked tea leaves dropped by a hunting man, turned into a tea of distinctive flavor and character through overnight withering and fermentation. Nowadays withered in the sun and turned in bamboo baskets, these bold whole leaves develop a mild, sweetbread-like flavor. Medium bodied, with a golden brown colored liquor and light floral nutty taste. Subject to limited global availability.
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