Oolong #40
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Description
Oolong tea from Taiwan. Formosa, meaning 'beautiful' was what the Portuguese explorers called this island. The oolong tea grown here continues to be called as such. The intense pungency and exquisite bouquet of Formosa Oolong tea is regarded to be the finest in the world. However, only the finest of Formosa teas warrant the label of 'fancy' grade. This is such tea. Our 'Oolong Symphony no. 40' has dark, silver-tipped leaves and produces a mesmerizing cup of delicate peachy notes and warm, soothing flavor. Well deserving its nickname as the true champagne of teas.
Story
Formosa, meaning "beautiful island" is what the Dutch traders called Taiwan. The teas grown here, mainly north of Taipei, continue to be called as such. Taiwan's unique soil and climate contrive to produce a perfect oolong. Its growing and manufacturing processes had often been copied, but a tea of equal splendor is not produced anywhere else in the world. Interestingly enough, its black and green teas are not equally great. But Taiwan oolongs are the finest in the world.
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