oolong tea
walk along our cupping tableOoooo...The Oolongs.
The oolongs are a first cousin once removed from the black teas. Oolong tea is partially oxidized to lie somewhere between black and green. While the look is more along the lines of black teas, the taste is closer to the green teas but with a touch more oomph and a rounded mouthfeel. Oolongs are commonly produced in the Fujian province of China and on the island of Taiwan, formerly called Formosa, from which one of the more famous oolong teas is named.
The delicacy of oolong tea makes many among the most prized of all teas. The famous Da Hong Pao or "Red Robe" (so named when an emperor sought to protect the plants with his red royal vestments after his ailing mother was supposedly healed by the tea's medical powers) is one such tea, as is our own Rare Silk Oolong which is as delicate as the finest green teas, but retains the characteristic silky smooth oolong mouthfeel.
Our teas are being presented to you as they would be if you were walking along our cupping table, or tea tasting table. This shows a traditional cupping set, with the lidded, toothed cups used to steep the tea. The teeth and lid allow a pour into the tasting bowl while straining out the leaves.
Moving your mouse to the left and right will move the teas along the table. Pausing the mouse over a tea will pop a short description up, and clicking will take you to more information about each tea. All of these teas are also listed in the expanded menu on the left.
