Formosa Oolong: 2 oz

A smooth and slightly sweet cup; toasty with a touch of dryness. In Taiwan, the making of Oolong Tea is regarded as a precious art that requires years of training. 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.. Many say that the best Oolongs come from Taiwan (Formosa) where the character of short-fired Oolongs has been described as peach like with a refreshing fruity herbaceous character whereas long-fired Oolongs take on baky notes with rich amber liquids. 2 ounces makes 20-30 cups of this lovely tea. An Interesting note: During WWII the production of tea was greatly expanded while the island was occupied. This production was exported to Japan to supplement their production, which was falling below domestic demand. Great Iced.