A darker oolong tea from Taiwan, formerly known as Formosa (which means 'Beautiful'). Deep raisiny and ripe fruit aroma, autumn 'leafy' note. The lingering flavor and smooth, refreshingly fruity astringency and a lovely introduction to Taiwanese tea.
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A slightly smokey oolong with that familiar mineral/earthy taste! It almost smells a bit like when you go camping in the woods, like a slightly damp wood and earth with a subtle hint of smoke from a campfire in the distance. I was able to get 3 good steeps from this and enjoyed all 3!
Really smooth dark tea that isn't bitter at all. Great for a day off of work abd just wanna wrap up in this malty light tea
Earthy & Fantastic! You can't go wrong with this dark & robust Oolong!
This has a strong mineral taste. I steeped twice using 195 F water x 4 minutes. Unfortunately I tried adding heavy whipping cream which ruined it and I had to throw that down the drain. There are other oolong teas I prefer.
This is a pleasantly simple, nutty oolong with gentle mineral and fruit notes. Not a go-to for me, but good if you like that sort of thing.
Starting to think oolong just isn't for me. 😆 It's a fine tea, just not my style.
This was a toasty flavored oolong. Honey really helped to bring out some of the flavors. I might not have steeped it long enough to get the full flavor. I tried this in the CommuniTEA. 185 for 3 minutes.
When I opened my CommuniTea packet, I noticed a woodsy aroma with a hint of fruitiness. I steeped the tea for about 3 minutes and it produced a lovely dark amber cup. To me the tea had an earthy, yet smooth taste. I definitely prefer flavored oolongs, but this was still a good cup of tea!
UPDATED from 3/9/2: There is a strangely woody aroma coming from inside the CommuniTEA packet. The leaves steep (at a slightly lower temp) and create a beautiful amber color. This tea is strong and full flavored. It has an earthy, almost woody flavor. There are hints of dry hay. Adding ¼ teaspoon of sweetener (to 10 oz) brings out some fruity sweetness (like raisin) that lingers on my tongue, into the finish. There is no astringency, and the tea steeps well many times. Each time it steeps it becomes sweeter and sweeter. The flavor never seems to quit and the more I steep it, the more I like it. ( 3 mins @ 200ºF + sweetener).
A nice and complex cup. Sandalwood and toasted rice dominate the taste. A good straightforward tea.
I feel like I have been drinking this tea for my entire life, but never reviewed it until today. While steeping, it had a woody aroma. It brewed to a beautiful color. This was a very enjoyable sip. Toasty, smooth and sweet .
In the bag: Just the tea, roughly chopped. Plenty of stems to go along with the leaves. Leaves are brown to black in color and brittle.
On the nose (pre-steep): An earthy scent, like dry black soil. Hints of old, untreated wood. Slightly toasty. Lesser intensity.
On the nose (post-steep): The scent has taken on a dank, vegetal quality. The toasty note remains, but old wood does not.
On the tongue: Toasted grass is the main flavor. Barest hint of sugar. Not bitter.
Opinion: A pleasant tea, which surprised me because I'm not normally a fan of naked teas. The toasty, grassy notes are good enough to carry the show on their own.
Preparation: 3 min @ ?195℉, no additives
I don't usually drink Oolong teas, but I liked this blend. It had a deep, rich flavor and a really nice earthy smell.
Formosa, beautiful island, Oolong tea has a nice toasty flavor with hints of fruit and floral notes.
The true enjoyment of its taste for me began in the 2nd steep. And with each resteep, the bold woodsy flavor mellowed nicely to reveal more subtle and tasty notes.
I pulled the kettle at 208F to pour 12 oz. of hot water on two rounded teaspoons found in the CommuniTEA packet today. In this first 5 minute steep, the leaves fully opened and brewed to a darkish color in my IngeniTEA. The first sip was very distinctive in taste. As the tea cooled, I detected more subtle fruit and floral flavors with aromas to match. I found a dab of honey helpful to smooth the way through the first coming on strong cup. On subsequent resteeps I could sip plain to appreciate all the flavors that this tea had to offer right through the minerally aftertaste.
This dark oolong turned out to be a surprisingly clean, refreshing and thirst quenching sip. The dry mouthfeel at the end was pleasant and very different in nature than one experienced from an astringent black tea. For this reason this tea would be very refreshing iced. The beautiful island taste came through for me in the end, very satisfying and flavorful. 5 stars for this new adventure in tea.
This is a nice, dark oolong with notes of raisins and a bit malty. It's smooth and delicious.
In my opinion this tea is a perfect blank slate- the vanilla ice cream of tea- it has a great flavor nd everything that you would expect out of a oolong but is reminiscent that of a black tea. I think it is best enjoyed with lots of honey.
My absolute favorite. I drink this as my everyday tea. Definitely my go-to tea for every mood. I live the rich flavor and lightly bitter notes!
This was as a good tea in between oolong and black. I generally prefer black teas, but like this one's smoothness.
My favorite oolong tea. I like my oolong tea strong and robust. This didn’t disappoint and I had to get the bigger size too always have on hand! A must have in my house.
This is one of my favorite oolongs. It’s a nice darker oolong with a woody and toasty autumn leaf taste. It’s great on a cool fall day.
A good tea! It certainly has the taste I've come to expect from oolongs. It didn't necessarily 'wow' me, but it didn't disappoint either. It's a pleasant, mild flavor that I enjoy. No complaints!
This was a very true to taste oolong. It has a smooth flavor.
What a fresh, crisp, but smoky taste. LOVE this tea!
This is a decent Oolong tea. Very mild taste. I like it.
Mix this with 25% yunnan black and 25% Ceylon for a great tasting iced tea!
I really loved this oolong it had a really good flavor and taste
A warm, robust oolong. I usually have it as a late afternoon pick me up. Perhaps my favorite Oolong
I brewed my Formosa Oolong hot with burdock and manuka honey to help bring out the flavors of this tea. It is strangely dry, but took the sweetness of the honey really well. I think this is a good tea and will be fun to experiment with. I think I would recommend this tea!
This tea is a favorite! I found it in a sampler pack and had to get more. Mild, with a vaguely creamy finish. It's never bitter and perfect hot.or iced.
This tea is a good darker oolong. It has some classic oolong flavours and some nice mellow sweeter notes. It's a decent tea for fans of oolong teas and a solid tea for those new to oolong or Taiwanese teas.
The dry leaves smell like bread. The liquor is a beautiful sherry color and thick on tongue. I get suddle notes of burnt honey and poached fruit like peaches and pears. Though there is a roasted under tone it’s not dominating. Some hints of bitterness but no astringency. Enjoyable.
Love the aroma and flavor, perfect wake me up in the morning and warm up when it's chilly out.
Nice oolong for affordable price. I brew for 3 minutes.
Wonderful tea. I enjoy this as a breakfast tea but can be enjoyed at any time. This one is definitely a keeper
More of a woody roasty flavor than the creamy roasty flavor I was looking for.
Lovely flavorful oolong, definitely worth trying out!
A rich tea on the strong, dark end of the oolong spectrum. Good malty flavor.
It’s a really good oolong to have, I’ve never really liked oolong but this one is good
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Lovely, rich, and woody. This is everything I could ever want in an oolong. It's clean, simple, and overall just wonderful. It's a delight on the tongue!
A darker oolong, with just a hint of roast flavor and a smooth, well-rounded flavor. This one is an any time tea.
This tea had almost no flavor. I decided to give it a shot but wouldn't buy it again. If you like a very weak tea, this is it.
A very nice dark oolong from Taiwan that has a deep aroma and some wonderful dark, fruity notes with a bit of astringency. The longer you steep, the darker the notes. Overall, a good blend I m happy to keep sipping. @adagioteas
a smooth oolong, deliciously earthy with a little nuttiness to it @adagioteas
A very nice, every day oolong. It is well rounded and has a good flavour.
For me this is a really nice oolong. It's kind of savory, and a bit toasty. It's great plain but I also use a tiny bit of brown sugar in it for a nice contrast.
This last purchase of Formosa oolong has no flavor. No matter how long it steeps. What happened?
Formosa Oolong is high quality Oolong tea and taste great! Highly recommend to Oolong tea lover.
It took me a long time to find a tea that is actually Chinese restaurant tea, and this is the closest I have found. Light and fragrant. Easy to drink.
I got this to make Russian Caravan blends, but like Keemun Concerto, was wowed by how excellent it is on its own. It's like a black tea with these little hints of green that don't overwhelm -- perfect if, like me, you lean toward the black end of things but dabble in the white/green end. Very interesting and pleasant.