A close-up of Formosa Oolong tea leaves with a cup of brewed tea above, showcasing rich colors and textures.
Brown packaging of Harney & Sons Formosa Oolong tea, featuring 50 sachets, with elegant branding and design.
Black packaging of Harney & Sons Formosa Oolong tea, featuring gold accents and a tear-off top.
Black tin container of Harney & Sons Formosa Oolong tea, featuring elegant branding and details.
Harney & Sons Formosa Oolong tea packaging, featuring a blue bag with a yellow label and tear tab.
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Formosa Oolong

Sale price$ 23.99
$.47
PER CUP
Packaging Type:Sachets
Unit:Bag of 50 Sachets
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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.

 

Ingredients

Oolong tea.

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