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Revised 24th February 2011 - New teas
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, please try our house Oolong and Orange Blossom Oolong.

Our prices are indicated in brackets and are in Canadian Dollars. The prices refer to 125g/250g/500g.
Oriental Beauty (36.00/69.00/135.00)
The champagne of Formosan teas, back in stock! This oolong has a slightly heavy, slightly sweet cup and possesses a complex and compelling aroma.
Alishan Dong Ding Premium (18.00/34.00/65.00)
Hand picked from the traditional growing area on mountain sides at an elevation of 1800m. This premium oolong received a full roasting to give a yellow, slightly dark cup.
Bamboo Mountain Dong Ding (12.00/23.00/44.00)
Grown at lower elevation, at about 800m, this offering received a lighter roasting resulting in a bright yellow cup.
Jinxuan Milk Oolong (14.00/27.00/56.00)
Unique smell and flavour, smooth creamy, buttery quality with lingering aftertaste.
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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