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Formosa Oolong

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Formosa Oolong is the style of brown oolong that generations of Americans have loved, especially for its toasty flavor. Don't worry about the stems; the tea is traditionally made this way in Taiwan.

Ingredients: Oolong tea.

    Mike's Tea Ratings

    1
    Briskness
    2
    Body
    2
    Aroma
    Details: This tea was quite popular in the US for several decades. A British entrepreneur named John Dodd developed it in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is oxidized to about 75%, so it is darker than most other oolongs.
     Dry Leaves: This tea is made up of dark brown leaves and stems.
     Liquor: Copper.
    Aroma: The aroma has nutty and toasty notes with subdued peach flavors underneath.
     Flavors: Subtle sweet notes of peaches and roasted carrots covered by toasted walnuts.
     Caffeine Level:
    Caffeinated
     Body: Medium-bodiedº
     Brewing Time:
    4 to 5 minutes
     Brewing Temp: 205º
    Details: This tea was quite popular in the US for several decades. A British entrepreneur named John Dodd developed it in the middle of the nineteenth century. It is oxidized to about 75%, so it is darker than most other oolongs.
     Dry Leaves: This tea is made up of dark brown leaves and stems.
     Liquor: Copper.
     Aroma: The aroma has nutty and toasty notes with subdued peach flavors underneath.
     Flavors: Subtle sweet notes of peaches and roasted carrots covered by toasted walnuts.
     Caffeine Level: Caffeinated
     Body: Medium-bodied
     Brewing Time: 4 to 5 minutes
     Brewing Temp: 205º