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Formosa Oolong

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Harney & Sons Fine Teas- Formosa Oolong- Black and Gold Bag of 50 Sachets

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41629 Oolong Tea

Formosa Oolong

$ 33.00

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Description

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.

Mike's Rating

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 are covered by toasted walnuts.

Caffeine Level: Caffeinated

Body: Medium-bodied

Brewing Time: 4 to 5 minutes

Brewing Temp: 205º

Ingredients

Oolong tea.

Loose Tea: Bulk whole or broken leaves

Tea Bags: Finely cut tea in paper bags

Sachets: Whole-leaf tea in mesh bags

Tea Pods: Single-serve pods for Keurig® brewers

Iced Tea Pouches: Large bags for batches of iced tea