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Revised 25th May 2009 - Update to prices for Spring catalogue
Starting in the 1890s, tea cultivation was brought to Taiwan
by settlers from mainland China. Farms were set up using
methods from Fukien Province, adjacent to Taiwan on the
mainland. The tea is grown in an area at the North end
of the island at low elevations.
While the varieties grown are China, many have
distinct characteristics which are interesting to
compare with those grown on the mainland.
Lapsang Souchong
and Gunpowder are
notable examples of this.
Oolongs have found their home in Taiwan! Despite low
coastal growing conditions, Formosa Oolongs are
regarded as the finest and possessing the ultimate
in 'peachy' character. Along with our
house Oolong and
Orange Blossom Oolong, we
stock one superior grade Superfancy Oolong Silvertip also.
Our prices are indicated in brackets and are in Canadian
Dollars. The prices refer to 125g/250g/500g.
Superfancy Oolong Silvertip (26.00/49.00/95.00)
Formosa oolong drinkers will not get much better than this
...... exceptional aroma and smooth flavour.
Formosa Oolong (8.00/15.50/30.00)
An oolong with classic nutty, peachy flavour. Light bodied,
very aromatic and devoid of astringency. Formosa Oolong is
a perfect refreshment for any time of the day.
Orange Blossom Oolong (8.00/15.50/30.00)
Oolongs are often grown in the shade of fruit trees, hence
the association. Combining the fine qualities of an oolong
with the orange flower results in slight sweetness and
a delicate aroma.
Formosa Gunpowder (7.00/13.50/26.00)
A large Souchong leaf which unfolds giving a pungency and a
light straw coloured infusion.
Formosa Lapsang Souchong (8.00/15.50/30.00)
If you enjoy the rich smokiness of a China Lapsang
Souchong....try this one grown in Taiwan. Possessing
a well sized, slaty leaf the tea has full body, pungency
and a distinctive tarry flavour.
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