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Oolong Teas

The freshly plucked Camellia sinensis tea leaf has a natural tendency to oxidize (like a cut apple) if it is bruised or crushed. Oolong teas are partially oxidized teas and are possibly the most challenging to manufacture and to understand as a single category. The tea leaf is intentionally bruised and/or rolled and allowed to oxidize to the specifications of the Tea Master. Once the optimum amount of oxidation is achieved, the leaves are fired to stop the oxidation and to remove moisture. China and Taiwan are the primary oolong producing countries and each have a different approach to processing and categorizing these teas. Oxidation of oolongs ranges from 8% to 70%—the teas are typically categorized in the following groups: Pouchongs; Jade Oolongs; Amber Oolongs; Champagne Oolongs and Aged Oolongs.

monkey picked oolong

Floral, buttery, toasty all at the same time–such a delight with every sip.  And, no, monkeys did not pick this tea…the name is given to very high quality oolongs.  This top quality tea is approximately 40% oxidized–giving it body and wonderful deep flavor.  It holds up well to three steepings.

$16.00 per ounce
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oriental beauty

This is my new favorite tea and I don’t hesitate to tell anyone.  The gorgeous floral notes on top of the deep carmel flavor is heavenly to smell as well as taste.  This tea lives up to its name.

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Traditional Ti Kuan Yin

This is a lighter ti kuan yin than our iron goddess of mercy.  It has a lively, balanced flavor that steeps up to three times.

$7 per ounce
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Tung Ting (Dong Ding)

A wonderful jade oolong–smooth and floral.  This fine oolong stands up well to three steeps.

$9.00 per ounce
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Ginseng Oolong

Wow…this is an amazing tea that just keeps giving.  Steep this four or more times and you will get great flavor every time.  The ginseng overtones are wonderful and make this a very unique tea.

$5.00 per ounce
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Taiwanese-Baozhang

Beautiful Baozhang

A gorgeous, large and twisted, satin-like leaf, this baozhang is true to the very lightly oxidized nature of the baozhang/pouchong oolongs.  The liquor is sweet and flowery, medium bodied, with a lingering finish.  This is a lovely tea to share with friends.

$8.50 per ounce
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phoenix-oolong

phoenix oolong

A medium bodied, medium oxidized oolong from Guangdong Province–very characteristic of the Amber Oolong category.

$6.00 per ounce
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“the wire” aged oolong

What an amazing tea this is! Aged and baked over several years, this tea renders a full-bodied, slightly smokey liquor that lingers on the tongue.  This is one of my favorite teas.

$7.00 per ounce
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Darjeeling Oolong

A non-traditional oolong, this is a rare version from Darjeeling, India. The traditional home of oolong is of course China and Taiwan. For India, it is fairly uncommon to produce anything but black tea. However the growers of Singbulli Estate have produced this exquisite exception with all the character of Darjeeling, yet soft and subtle.

$5.00 per ounce
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Ti Kuan Yin—Iron Goddess of Mercy

An Amber Oolong. A classic Ti Kuan Yin flavor, with a little fruitiness, a little sweetness and abundance of depth.

$7.00 per ounce
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Ali-Shan-Oolong

Ali Shan Oolong

A Jade Oolong tea from Taiwan. The exquisite bouquet of Formosa High Mountain Oolong tea is regarded to be the finest in the world. Each cup yields multiple steepings, revealing new nuances with each steep. Complex floral notes echo on your palate as you enjoy this product of Taiwan’s Ali mountain.

$7.00 per ounce
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wu-yi-rock-oolong

Wu Yi Rock Oolong

An Amber Oolong tea from the Wu Yi mountains in the Fujian province of China. Wu Yi tea bushes grow defiantly in the gaps of the mountainous rock, rendering cultivation both arduous and spellbindingly beautiful. This tea is famous for its ’dragonfly’s head, frog’s limbs and three colors.’ The latter refers to the green, red and brown colors found in the cross-section of each leaf. Similar to other fine oolong teas, this tea may be infused a number of times, with each infusion revealing a more nuance of this tea’s complex flavor.

$6.00 per ounce
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formosa-oolong

Formosa Oolong

This is a wonderful introduction to Formosa Oolong—at a very affordable price. You will enjoy the full, toasty flavor and body of this tea.

$3.50 per ounce
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Formosa Bai Hao

A very fine Champagne Oolong tea from Taiwan. Formosa, meaning ‘beautiful’ was what the Dutch 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 tea has dark, silver-tipped leaves and produces a mesmerizing cup of delicate peachy notes and warm, soothing flavor.

$6.50 per ounce
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