Description
The best Formosa Oolong tea you will drink. It grows on an USDA certified organic tea farm in Taiwan. The tea is semi oxidized (25% to 40%). During the brewing process, the semi ball-rolled leaves will open and reveal fresh and refreshing floral flavors and aroma. This full-body Oolong has character and taste clean, fresh, with accents of wild flowers, a hint of vanilla, and a touch of sweetness. Formosa Oolong taste reminds of wild blooming fields in Spring. Drink a cup of this tea every day and it’s Spring time all year long.
Learn about tea, oolong tea, and the different tea types.
“Oolong tea is notable for containing l-theanine, an amino acid that reduces anxiety and increases alertness and attention. Scientists have found that l-theanine can help prevent cognitive diseases…// Oolong tea is also high in polyphenols, which are linked to lowering inflammation, preventing the growth of cancers and decreasing type 2 diabetes risk.” Penn Medicine—The Hidden Health Benefits of Tea
“Tea is the most popular beverage in the world after water … The flavor of tea varies by where the tea leaves are harvested and how they are grown and processed. Black tea is the most popular worldwide, followed by green, oolong, and white tea.” Harvard School of Public Health—The Nutrition Source—Tea
Health And Tea LLC │ West Chester, PA 19382
Certified Organic by OEFFA
Caffeine Level: Low
15 mg of caffeine per 8 oz cup of Formosa Oolong Tea
HOW TO PREPARE
HOT BREW
Tea Amount | Water | Temperature | Steeping Time |
≈ 1 tsp | 8 FL OZ | 190°F | 3 minutes |
You can re-brew the same leaves 2 or 3 times. If you re-brew, then increase brewing time.
COLD BREW
Put loose-leaf tea in a pitcher with cold water and infuse in refrigerator overnight for at least eight hours.
John S –
Nice tea. Very light and floral. Hints of Gardenia and Vanilla. I used one teaspoon in an 8 oz. teapot with not quite boiling water. 3 perfect steeps with steep number 4 just starting to peter out but still good.