Taiwan
Taiwan was formerly known as Formosa and is the home of Oolong tea. Formosa comes from the Portuguese for ‘wonderful island’ and the Taiwanese have kept this name for their wonderful tea in the same way that Sri Lankans kept Ceylon to describe theirs. The first tea plants were grown here in 1650 and since an impressive tea culture has developed, producing many fine examples.
Orange Blossom Oolong
This tea offers a special taste experience. A semi-fermented tea with a long, large and slightly curly leaf. There is a distinctive soft flowery aroma with a ripe peachy flavour on the palate and a full-bodied sweetness which is a classic trait of oolong teas.
£3.10 per 125g
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Oolong is a speciality semi-fermented tea which is also wilted in the sun. The tea is turned is bamboo baskets producing a curled leaf. It has a mild aroma and is very light in the cup. There is a flowery, spicy taste and a floral aroma. Perfect for after-dinner.
£3.00 per 125g
More info and buyingDing Dong Oolong
A green Taiwanese Oolong with a full body and flavour. The name ‘Dong Ding’ means frozen summit and refers to the mountains in China’s Fujian province where the plants for this tea originally came from.
£9.90 per 125g
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