Oolong Tea
Bai Hao (Oriental Beauty)
Produced in: Taiwan
T his sweet brown Taiwanese oolong has a pronounced honey aroma and notes of spice. This tea has the complexities of an oolong in taste and aroma, but the appearance and strength of a black tea. Originally devised to compete with the popular Darjeeling teas from India, Oriental Beauty was promoted heavily in Europe and the US before World War II.
Phoenix Oolong
Produced in: China
Grown in southeastern China just across the straights from Taiwan, this style of tea has been perfected by generations of farmers. The tea plants in this region have grown into small trees, some alive for centuries, their small productions highly sought after and very rare. Locally known as Fenhong Dancong, this tea has a woodsy character with a distinct, fruity note.
Pouchong
Produced in: China
Grown in the Fuijan province and given its name because the leaves were originally wrapped in paper during the light fermentation process. Long stylish black leaves, brew a very mild cup with an amber infusion and a very smooth sweet taste.
Ti Kwan Yin
Produced in: China
This very special tea also comes from the Fuijan province. The name means 'Tea of the Iron Goddess of Mercy,' who is said to have appeared in a dream to a local farmer, telling him to look in a cave behind her temple. There he found a single tea shoot that he planted and cultivated. This is one of China's most sought after teas. Its' dark, crinkly leaves give a subtly, fragrant infusion that is best drunk without milk.
Wood Dragon
Produced in: Taiwan
This is one of the most popular teas in Taiwan, enjoyed in many restaurants and homes. It is a twig tea with a strong roasted flavor. This is a result of an extra firing after the tea is made. This tea is hand-processed differently depending on the weather.
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