25 grams / Mild Roast

25 grams / Light Roast

75 grams / Mild Roast

75 grams / Light Roast

150 grams / Mild Roast

150 grams / Light Roast

This is the another winter red oolong we are offering to you in 2018. If you are still new to this tea, please read the following paragraph; if you have some basic knowledge about this tea already, please skip to the final paragraph.
 
Red oolong is a very new type of tea, and also very special to the world of oolong tea.  At first glance, it looks like oriental beauty in a heavy rolled form.  Don't be fooled, this is not an oriental beauty, nor a black tea, but 100% an oolong tea. 
 
The term "red" as applied to tea is difficult to understand in the context of English culture, so we must explain this "redness" in the cultural context of Mandarin culture.  In Mandarin, black tea is actually named "red tea" (紅茶) for its color, and shouldn't be confused with the actual "black tea", which is also called "Hei Cha" (黑茶).  Red tea was referred to as "black tea" because the dry leaf itself is typically black in color (See <a href="http://taiwanoolongs.com/collections/2016-spring-black-teas/products/rhythm-21-organic-taiwan-black-tea-spring-2016">here</a>).  To this day the vast majority of westerners still don't know what a "Red Tea" actually is! 
 
In Taiwan the art of tea experimental tea processing is thriving and tea growers and processors alike are searching for new techniques to bring out new flavors and aromas!  Our "Red Oolong" came about as an experimental marriage of oolong tea and black tea processing.  After the process of "<a href="http://taiwanoolongs.com/blogs/news/123236039-tall-tree-oolong-tea-processing-part-iii">waving</a>" the tea will be "heavy rolled" like a black tea immediately and fermented heavily like black tea, but meanwhile has the traditional oolong processing final steps of "kill-green" and a special types of "heavy roasting".  The result is a unique longan fruit aroma and a silky body that is nectar-like.
 
Due to the high demand from tea lovers around the world, we decided to offer an very affordable version of the already popular red oolong from the same source. This affordable version carries a delightful "Roselle" aroma naturally, while maintaining that familiar black tea character to the body. Furthermore, we are also offering two versions of this tea (mild and light roast) like our other teas to give you more options to explore with. As a result, this will be a great companion in your teapot for this cold winter. Enjoy!
 
 
Harvest:  Winter 2018 / 冬 貳零壹捌
Varietal:  Jin Xuan / 金萱
Elevation:  100 M / 壹佰 公尺
Region:  Luye / 鹿野
Fermentation Level:  80% / 分之 捌拾
Roast Level: 2~5 / 貳 至 伍 分
 
 
<img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0841/7723/files/lucy_avatar_7623016e-50d8-404b-95b2-560e78d3e1e4_thumb.jpg?14982201858604367614">  Brewing......
 
<img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0841/7723/files/ken_large_thumb.jpg?541906650290190523"> This is definitely a juicy and plump tea. Easy to brew and easy to love. This is another satisfying dessert style tea that I would recommend for new tea drinkers. Such a simple joy. Cheers!
 
<img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0841/7723/files/DSC04639-2_large_d306c107-93a4-4d83-9eba-3fc15f3939bc_thumb.jpg?541906650290190523"> This is our first time carrying a red oolong that's made from Jin Xuan varietal, and the result is pleasant enough to us. Immediately you will be attracted by its almost perfume like character with its proper withering and fermentation. The overall but won't overpower your palate despite of its dark colour, however that perfume like aroma will certainly linger with a hint of chocolate behind. This is a pleasant tea for everyone who is new to Taiwanese tea.

Luye Natural Farming Jin Xuan "Fragrance Nectar" Red Oolong Tea - Winter 2018

oolong tea by Taiwan Sourcing

25 grams / Mild Roast

$6.00

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25 grams / Light Roast

$6.50

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75 grams / Mild Roast

$18.50

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75 grams / Light Roast

$19.50

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150 grams / Mild Roast

$37.00

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150 grams / Light Roast

$39.00

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