Oolong

Oolong means semi fermented. After rolling, the tea is allowed to ferment only until the edges of the leaves start to turn brown. The tea is then fired which arrests the fermenting process and captures the interesting character associated with Oolong tea.

The best Oolongs come from Taiwan (Formosa) where the character of short-fired oolongs has been described as peach like with a refreshing fruity herbaceous character whereas long-fired oolongs take on baked notes with rich amber liquids. This tea falls into the first category. The intense pungency and exquisite bouquet of Formosa Oolong tea is regarded to be the finest in the world.