Oolong Tea Formosa
(Trailblazer Teas Collection)
Ah, Formosa Oolong — the tea of twilight, balanced perfectly between day and night, green and black, earth and air. Born on the misty mountainsides of Taiwan (once known as Formosa — “the Beautiful Isle”), this venerable leaf embodies the art of in-between: partially oxidized, partially mysterious, entirely captivating.
Each rolled leaf unfurls in the cup like a secret told slowly — revealing honeyed florals, warm wood, and a whisper of roasted fruit. The liquor glows a deep amber-gold, its fragrance somewhere between a spring orchard and a wood-fired hearth. Sip, and you’ll find a tea that is both calming and awakening — smooth as silk, with a quiet depth that lingers long after the last drop.
Tasting Notes:
🌸 Aroma: Orchid, toasted grain, and honeyed stone fruit
🍯 Flavor: Smooth and lightly sweet with notes of peach, chestnut, and roasted sugarcane
🍃 Body: Medium, velvety, and gracefully balanced
🌅 Finish: Clean, floral, and faintly woody — a perfect bridge between green and black
Brewing Ritual:
Use one rounded teaspoon of loose leaf per 6–8 oz of hot water (190°F–200°F). Steep 3–5 minutes, or re-infuse the same leaves two or three times — each steeping unveils a new layer of its quiet complexity.
Gentle, golden, and endlessly refined — Oolong Tea Formosa is the philosopher’s cup: half dream, half clarity, wholly beautiful.