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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Possibly the most famous and prized oolong tea in history, Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) is quite literally the stuff of legend.  Grown in the protected Wuyi Shan area of Fujian in south east China, the genetics for this strip style oolong variety can reportedly be traced back to the original six bushes still on display growing on the steep slopes of the Wuyi Shan tourist park.  Our classic Da Hong Pao is rich and smooth with subtle, ripe stone fruit flavors and robust yet balanced roastiness.  Subtle hints of apricot, rose, and roasted peach dance around a solid, earthy backbone and characteristicly mineral aftertaste.  A great tea for sipping while reimagining your favorite fairy tale.

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A bold black tea from the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian Province, China.  Small, tender, spring picked tea leaves are fully oxidized to create a dark and flavorful black tea.  Possibly the original black tea variety, Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong is a popular tea in China and is famous the world over as the inspiration for Lapsang Souchong.  Note that this tea IS NOT the heavily smoked Lapsang Souchong variety.  This Zheng Shan Xiao Zhong brews bright and malty with rich brown sugar and fruit notes with a lingering sweetness.  A enlivening black tea for a cold winter morning.

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