5 Great Teas of Taiwan Tasting Kit

Tea Maestro Bruce Richardson has put together five teas that will introduce you to the flavors unique to Taiwan (Formosa).

• Jade Light Roast Oolong - This rolled oolong with hints of green tea is a perfect choice for those who are beginning their journey into superior Formosa oolongs. Grade: A. (15g)

• Dong Ding Medium Roast Oolong - Our Grade AAA hand-picked Dong Ding tea is grown in Nantou County, Taiwan, and carefully processed from the initial oxidation to the final roasting by experienced tea makers in Lugu Village. Dong Ding (Tung Ting) teas are more oxidized than most Oolongs. (15g)

• Aged Oolong 2005 Heavy Roast Oolong - Aged Oolong refers to Oolong tea that has been stored for at least 3 years. These rare teas are generally full-bodied, rich, and well-rounded taste. This Grade AA Nantou County tea was harvested in 2005 in a natural organic and EU-compliant garden. (15g)

• Shan Cha Wild Black - Shan Cha is an easy-drinking rare Taiwan black tea with a distinctive and unique taste. The velvet liquor wraps around your tongue with a refreshing tartness and leaves a long finish. You might be reminded of baked sweet pastries and white peaches. (15g)

• Bai Hao Oolong (Oriental Beauty) - Light, sweet and subtle. This is one of the world’s most mysterious teas, a bug-bitten oolong indigenous to these Hsinchu County and known to tea connoisseurs worldwide. (15g)

• T-sac #2 infuser bags - 20 convenient one-use bags perfect for cups and mugs that allow your tea to expand while the leaves rehydrate, allowing for better water circulation as the full flavor of the tea is released into the liquor.

Purchase the video 5 Great Teas of Taiwan with Bruce Richardson.