Net Wt. 55 g
The island of Taiwan was formerly called Formosa, Portuguese for ‘beautiful’, and its teas are still identified by that name. Oolong tea was brought to Taiwan in the 19th century by immigrant tea farmers from the Chinese province of Fujian, where it originated. In trying to reproduce their native Oolong, they created teas that were even more delicious, thanks to Taiwan’s ideal soil and climate conditions. Today fragrant, high-mountain Formosa Oolongs – of which Formosa Pouchong is a highly celebrated variety – are acknowledged as amongst the finest in the world.
A 55 gram pack will produce 55 cups of tea, using 3 grams per cup. The tea can be infused 3 times.
Infuse one very generous teaspoon per cup for 3-4 mins, using just below boiling water (85-95°C: allow water to cool for 1-2 mins after just reaching boiling). Leaves can be re-infused for slightly longer to reveal more flavours. Best drunk black at any time, particularly delicious with fruit, creamy cheeses and dark chocolate.
