Oolong Formosa Fancy
One of the most expensive and precious teas in all its glory! When sailors discovered the beautiful island of Taiwan in 1590, they exclaimed: Formosa! Ninety miles off the coast of China, they saw a green oasis shrouded in mist. The excitement of this splendor is shared by people all over the world through unique teas. Taiwan's oolongs are, in short, Formosa.
Shipping methods
| Nizozemská pošta HD - zásilkovna | Delivered by 16. 7. | 1,00 € |
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 DHL |
Delivered by 16. 7. | 4,90 € |
Ingredients
100 % FORMOSA OOLONG FANCYBrew & Taste
The premium quality of oolong tea guarantees a great taste experience. You will discover an incredible sweetness, strong muscat notes and a slight nutty to spicy undertone. This striking and provocative tea is ideal for making multiple infusions. Its golden color and clarity will leave you spellbound.
Semi-fermented teas are also well suited for iced tea. They are refreshing on their own, with ice cubes their effects are even multiplied.
Origins
The word Formosa indicates that it is a high-quality tea "from the beautiful island." Semi-fermented Taiwanese oolong is truly one of the top in its category. Chinese tea plants (Camellia sinensis) were brought to the country from China. The oldest tea plantations in Taiwan date back to the 19th century. Today, the island is the seventh largest tea producer in the world, producing 20,000 tonnes a year. Its great specialty is the semi-fermented or blue-green oolong tea.
The Nantou region, which is situated in a hilly landscape, is characterized by the cultivation of two unique oolongs: Fancy and Finest. Both are the result of many years of cross-breeding tea bushes, patiently carried out by local farmers over three generations. The result is a real treat. We bring you Fancy with a wider range of flavors, a relatively high nuttiness and a delicious sweetness. This very light tea can be sipped at any time of the day.
The tea leaves for making Oolong Formosa Fancy are harvested up to 6 times a year. It must be processed immediately after plucking. After being transported to the farm, they are left to wilt in a large room at a temperature of 25-28°C. This releases a certain amount of water and changes the aroma of the leaves. After the leaf has wilted, it is shaken by machine to break down the cellular structure and start the fermentation process. These usually take 3 hours and by the time the desired degree of fermentation is reached, the high temperature has destroyed the enzymes that make it possible. Taiwanese oolongs are heated in large pans. The tea is then rolled, dried and shaped.
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Tea packaging preview
We pack our teas in a strong, zip-lock aluminum packet which allows you to easily re-seal its contents. This container protects the quality of the tea against humidity, light or foreign odors, all of which could noticeably affect the quality of the brew.
Preparation
80-90 °C
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5 minutes
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1 teaspoon for 150-200 ml
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Instructions for preparation
Pour 150-200ml of boiled water (80-90°C) per 1 teaspoon of tea.
When brewing in a teapot add 1 extra teaspoon.
Covered, let steep for 5 minutes, then remove the strainer.
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