formosa bai hao

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sample

makes 5 cups

1.5oz

70¢ per cup

$14

8oz

49¢ per cup

$59

portions

Teforia-ready

$19

teabags

15 full leaf pyramids

$19

Formosa Bai Hao is known by many names - Oriental Beauty, White Tip Oolong, Champagne oolong, and Fancy Formosa Silver Tip, to name just a few. This heavily oxidized Taiwanese tea is one of the most prized oolongs in the world. Incredibly sweet, fruity and lush with a delicate warm spicy undertone. Striking and thought-provoking tea, perfect for multiple infusions.

Oolong Tea | Moderate caffeine | Steep at 195° for 2-3 mins

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Teabags

Our teabags contain the same high-quality tea as our loose-tea offerings. Their pyramid shape gives the leaves plenty of room to unfurl and infuse, placing more flavor in each cup. Enjoy the superior flavor of gourmet tea with the convenience of a disposable bag.

teabags

15 full leaf pyramids

$19

Fresh Portions

formosa bai hao

Simplify your preparation of loose tea with our "portion" packets. Each holds the right amount of leaves for one serving to enjoy at home, work or on the go. Simply rip, pour and steep, with nothing to measure or clean. Includes 12 servings.

portions

Teforia-ready

$19

Lore

A white tippy oolong of incredible complexity, Formosa Bai Hao (aka Oriental Beauty) is a heavily oxidized oolong (about 80%) that renders the leaves a beautiful reddish color following its extensive withering time. Exceptional craftsmanship is evident in the dry leaf. Infused, the tea proffers multiple infusions of a juicy fruitiness that caresses the palate as the fragrance echoes a summer peach. Provide a slight 30 second rinse then brew in your gaiwan to get the most out of them. Don't be stingy; pack in those leaves for the ultimate taste sensation. An oolong to cherish.

Questions and Answers

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Do you rinse Oriental Beauty with hot water before the 'real' first brew?

Asked by Brian Park
on May 16th, 2017

When the directions say 2 heaping teaspoons per cup, what size mug does that assume? I pour ~16 oz of water on the leaves per steeping.

Asked by Tricia Geib
on January 11th, 2020

How much tea for an 8 oz. cup?

Asked by Thomas Ewing
on January 25th, 2022