Fo Shou Oolong, or Buddha’s Hand, is a unique large leaf oolong tea varietal.  The unusually large, thick leaves are withered and rolled until a perfect medium-level of oxidation is attained.  Then the leaves are dried and given a light roast to help bring out natural aromas.  The aroma is light an earthy with hints of fresh peach.  The flavor is smooth and well rounded with a mineral character and a slight herbal aftertaste.  A great tea for drinking near a rocky ledge.

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This is a wonderful, rolled shui xian oolong tea from Northern Taiwan.  Originating from the Wuyi mountains of China, Shui Xian, literally narcissus or water nymph, is a popular Chinese oolong varietal.  This version, grown in the northern Taiwan town of Pinglin, is rolled in the Taiwanese style instead of left long and twisted like the Chinese version.  The tea brews a rich mahagony color with light sweet and roasted aromas.  Earthy flavors of slate and charcoal mix with sweet flavors of brown sugar and apricot before giving way to a clean finish that begs for more.

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An exquisite Bai Mu Dan white tea from Northern Taiwan.  Bai Mu Dan, or White Peony, is traditionally a white tea from Fujian, China comprised of both buds and leaves.  Although white tea is somewhat rare in Taiwan, this tea is exceptional.  Minimally processed, this beautifully fluffy tea has large, unadulterated leaves and delicate, downy buds. The tea brews a pale beige and gives off sweet aromas of flowers and mushrooms.  The flavor is smooth with hints of vanilla, fresh cut flowers, and sugar cane that coat your tongue and give way to a lasting herbal finish with zero bitterness or astringency.  A great tea to sip when trying to settle the mind and calm the body.

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A classic Taiwanese high mountain oolong tea from the famous Pear Mountain (Li Shan) region of central Taiwan.  Grown at around 2000 meters beside Tianchi Lake, these tightly rolled, vibrant, jade green leaves brew a thick and rich liquor with sweet, high mountain creaminess.  Strong floral aromas and pungent, sweet vegetable flavors give way to long lasting Hui Gan (classic Chinese term for the lasting after taste in the back of the throat accompanied by a pleasant cooling sensation).  Best brewed gong fu, this tea is suited for infusion after infusion for wave after wave of high mountain goodness.  A great tea for drinking on a mountain peak.

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A medium roast Tie Guan Yin from the traditional oolong town of Pinglin in northern Taiwan.  Tightly rolled and expertly roasted, this Tie Guan Yin is complex and satisfying.  Roasted chestnuts, sweet floral nectar, and damp earth make up the mosaic of aromas that give way to a smooth flavor and lingering, slightly herbal finish.  A tea that keeps you coming back for more!

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This is a wonderfully light, fresh, and refreshing oolong tea from Northern Taiwan.  This harvest is especially delicious.  Grown on a family farm in Pinglin, this lightly twisted oolong tea brews up a crystal pale green color liquor with an amazingly captivating aroma.  The smell of fresh flowers, damp soil, and fresh rain dominate the cup.  The flavor is buttery smooth and mellow, but still full and powerful.  A perfect tea to sip while dreaming of a tropical garden.

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This is a fantastic, aromatic high mountain oolong tea from the famous Ali Shan region of Taiwan.  This tea was grown on the steep slopes of Taiwan’s central mountain range just outside of Ruifeng near the famous Ali Shan Recreation Area.  Harvested at 1,500 meters above sea level and given a delicate, light roast, this tea has a crisp, clean, and smooth flavor with hints of pine, floral honey, and sweet roasted nuts.  A beautiful tea for an afternoon rain shower.

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This is a fresh, aromatic high mountain oolong tea from the famous Ali Shan region of Taiwan.  Grown on the steep slopes of Taiwan’s central mountain range just outside of the town of Ruifeng.  Harvested at 1,500 meters above sea level, this tea has a crisp, clean flavor and a captivatingly fresh and floral aroma.  Floral and bright with a touch of buttery cream and lingering herbal finish.  A great tea for the spring cleaning of the mind.

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