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  • admin 22:12 on 05/02/2012 Permalink | Reply
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    Most people associate oolong tea with China. And, its true that China is where oolong tea originated and that most of the oolong tea produced in the world today is produced in China. However, oolong teas from Taiwan, known as Formosa oolong teas are delicious too, and should certainly be part of your regular collection of teas. Taiwan, in fact, is the second largest producer of oolong teas in the world, and produces some of the finest. In particular, Imperial Formosa oolong tea is a delightful treat. Imperial Formosa oolong tea is a full flavored tea that still manages to remain light. Imperial Formosa oolong tea is a wonderful blend of flavors and aromas. It has a more complex flavor than many other teas, with a wonderful floral

    aroma and a melding of flavors like peach, cedar and chestnut. The finish is slightly sweet and the flavor is always mild. Drinking Imperial Formosa oolong tea is a unique experience because each taste of this delicious tea will take you deeper into its combination of tastes and scents. Imperial Formosa oolong tea is rare in comparison to other teas. Finding it may be a bit difficult and it may be a bit more expensive than other teas youve tried. Oolong teas are more labor intensive to produce, which typically makes them more expensive. And, Formosa oolong teas are even more expensive than Chinese oolong teas because the costs of labor are higher in Taiwan. However, like fine wine, rare teas can be appreciated on many different taste and aroma levels and are worth the extra expense. The best tea merchants, both online and in your local area should have access to Imperial Formosa oolong tea. Once youve purchased some youre certain to be anxious to give it a try. Formosa teas are brewed a bit differently than other teas. First, run hot tap water into your teapot and tea cups to warm them. A traditional Yixing clay teapot is recommended for brewing oolong teas. Then, put fresh cold spring water into your tea kettle and bring it to a boil. Spring water is preferable to tap water for brewing oolong teas because the high mineral content enhances the teas flavor. Once the water comes to a boil, remove it from the heat and allow the water to cool to about

    180F. Remove the hot tap water from your teapot and cups and add the loose tea leaves to your pot. Use about one rounded teaspoon for each cup of tea. Next, youll want to awaken the tea leaves. This is done by pouring some hot water over the oolong leaves to rinse them, pouring this water off quickly. Now you can add more water and allow the tea to steep for about one minute. Be careful not to over brew oolong teas, else they become bitter. Imperial Formosa oolong tea leaves can be infused several times before the leaves need to be discarded. Because of this, the tea is not nearly as expensive as it may seem at first. Each infusion of the tea will cause a different aspect of the subtle flavors to be prominent, allowing you to detect more of the teas complexities with each cup. It is not recommended that you add milk, sugar or lemon to oolong tea, but that you taste it for its own delicious flavor. Imperial Formosa oolong is a great tea to enjoy on its own or with food. Imperial Formosa oolong is a great choice to serve with typical lunch fare, such as sandwiches, soups and salads. It is a wonderful complement to spicy foods at any occasion. Oolong teas are also delicious served with seafood dishes, particularly those that are very rich, like lobster and scallops. It also goes well with chicken dishes, especially those with cream sauces. And, it is the perfect complement to any duck dish. In many cultures, cooks take great care to serve

    a complementary tea with the meals they prepare, much the same way that wine is chosen to complement the meal. Finally, Imperial Formosa oolong is a wonderful tea to serve with dessert, especially light desserts. Consider it with desserts such as key lime pie, and banana pudding as well as with light cakes like angel food and pound cake. Once youve discovered the many nuances of oolong tea, youll likely want to try it iced, as well. Iced oolong tea can be very refreshing, while remaining full of flavor and fruit. When making Imperial Formosa oolong tea for iced tea, allow the tea to cool before adding ice. Adding ice while the tea is still warm will likely dilute the tea too much. Imperial Formosa oolongs mild flavor can be compromised if over diluted. Many people have not yet tasted Imperial Formosa Oolong tea, but nearly all who have tasted it have found it to be one of the most interesting teas theyve ever sampled. With its complex blend of fla vors and light texture, its a tea that will please your palate in many different ways and always leave you wanting more.

    Copyright c 2007-2010 Marcus Stout

    Marcus Stout is President of the Golden Moon Tea Company. For more information about tea, http://www.goldenmoontea.com/greentea green tea http://www.goldenmoontea.com/blacktea and black tea go to http://www.goldenmoontea.com Read More Articles From Marcus Stout: http://thephantomwriters.com/recent/author/marcus-stout.html

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  • admin 21:16 on 17/01/2012 Permalink | Reply
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    Most people associate oolong tea with China. And, its true that China is where oolong tea originated and that most of the oolong tea produced in the world today is produced in China. However, oolong teas from Taiwan, known as Formosa oolong teas are delicious too, and should certainly be part of your regular collection of teas. Taiwan, in fact, is the second largest producer of oolong teas in the world, and produces some of the finest. In particular, Imperial Formosa oolong tea is a delightful treat. Imperial Formosa oolong tea is a full flavored tea that still manages to remain light. Imperial Formosa oolong tea is a wonderful blend of flavors and aromas. It has a more complex flavor than many other teas, with a wonderful floral

    aroma and a melding of flavors like peach, cedar and chestnut. The finish is slightly sweet and the flavor is always mild. Drinking Imperial Formosa oolong tea is a unique experience because each taste of this delicious tea will take you deeper into its combination of tastes and scents. Imperial Formosa oolong tea is rare in comparison to other teas. Finding it may be a bit difficult and it may be a bit more expensive than other teas youve tried. Oolong teas are more labor intensive to produce, which typically makes them more expensive. And, Formosa oolong teas are even more expensive than Chinese oolong teas because the costs of labor are higher in Taiwan. However, like fine wine, rare teas can be appreciated on many different taste and aroma levels and are worth the extra expense. The best tea merchants, both online and in your local area should have access to Imperial Formosa oolong tea. Once youve purchased some youre certain to be anxious to give it a try. Formosa teas are brewed a bit differently than other teas. First, run hot tap water into your teapot and tea cups to warm them. A traditional Yixing clay teapot is recommended for brewing oolong teas. Then, put fresh cold spring water into your tea kettle and bring it to a boil. Spring water is preferable to tap water for brewing oolong teas because the high mineral content enhances the teas flavor. Once the water comes to a boil, remove it from the heat and allow the water to cool to about

    180F. Remove the hot tap water from your teapot and cups and add the loose tea leaves to your pot. Use about one rounded teaspoon for each cup of tea. Next, youll want to awaken the tea leaves. This is done by pouring some hot water over the oolong leaves to rinse them, pouring this water off quickly. Now you can add more water and allow the tea to steep for about one minute. Be careful not to over brew oolong teas, else they become bitter. Imperial Formosa oolong tea leaves can be infused several times before the leaves need to be discarded. Because of this, the tea is not nearly as expensive as it may seem at first. Each infusion of the tea will cause a different aspect of the subtle flavors to be prominent, allowing you to detect more of the teas complexities with each cup. It is not recommended that you add milk, sugar or lemon to oolong tea, but that you taste it for its own delicious flavor. Imperial Formosa oolong is a great tea to enjoy on its own or with food. Imperial Formosa oolong is a great choice to serve with typical lunch fare, such as sandwiches, soups and salads. It is a wonderful complement to spicy foods at any occasion. Oolong teas are also delicious served with seafood dishes, particularly those that are very rich, like lobster and scallops. It also goes well with chicken dishes, especially those with cream sauces. And, it is the perfect complement to any duck dish. In many cultures, cooks take great care to serve

    a complementary tea with the meals they prepare, much the same way that wine is chosen to complement the meal. Finally, Imperial Formosa oolong is a wonderful tea to serve with dessert, especially light desserts. Consider it with desserts such as key lime pie, and banana pudding as well as with light cakes like angel food and pound cake. Once youve discovered the many nuances of oolong tea, youll likely want to try it iced, as well. Iced oolong tea can be very refreshing, while remaining full of flavor and fruit. When making Imperial Formosa oolong tea for iced tea, allow the tea to cool before adding ice. Adding ice while the tea is still warm will likely dilute the tea too much. Imperial Formosa oolongs mild flavor can be compromised if over diluted. Many people have not yet tasted Imperial Formosa Oolong tea, but nearly all who have tasted it have found it to be one of the most interesting teas theyve ever sampled. With its complex blend of fla vors and light texture, its a tea that will please your palate in many different ways and always leave you wanting more.

    Copyright c 2007-2010 Marcus Stout

    Marcus Stout is President of the Golden Moon Tea Company. For more information about tea, http://www.goldenmoontea.com/greentea green tea http://www.goldenmoontea.com/blacktea and black tea go to http://www.goldenmoontea.com Read More Articles From Marcus Stout: http://thephantomwriters.com/recent/author/marcus-stout.html

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  • admin 08:41 on 02/11/2011 Permalink | Reply
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    Imperial Formosa Oolong tea is one of the most prized in the world. Oolong teas from Taiwan are becoming more and more popular as their delicious taste is discovered by more and more tea drinkers. Though oolong tea originated in China, and though most of the oolong tea produced in the world today is still produced in China, oolong teas from Taiwan, also known as Formosa oolongs are quickly being recognized for their quality. One of the reasons that oolong tea is so prized is because it is rare. And the reason it is rare is because few tea gardens in the world are up to the challenge of producing this labor intensive tea. According to Chinese legend, olong tea was discovered by accident by tea gardener Wu Liang. Wu Liang was busy collecting and processing tea leaves for green tea when he spotted a river deer. He

    stopped to kill and prepare the deer and it interrupted his tea processing for the day. He forgot all about his tea processing until the next day, by which time the leaves had begun to change color. Wu Liang thought that the tea might have gone bad, but he decided to dry it out anyway. Once he was finished preparing the tea, he discovered that he had created a very special and delicious variety of tea what we call oolong today. Oolong tea is different from other teas because it is partially fermented. Falling between black and green tea, oolong is fermented, but for a much shorter period of time than black tea. This partial fermentation is responsible for the unique fruity taste and fragrant aroma of oolong tea. In addition, most oolong teas are created with larger tea leaves from farther down the tea plant. This is said to be partially responsible for the fruity flavor of oolong teas. Today Imperial Formosa oolong tea is made in only the finest tea garde ns in Taiwan. The tea is produced by hand following this intricate process: The tea leaves are plucked by hand first thing in the morning as they are ready. This may mean several pluckings over several days, as it is critical that the leaves be plucked at their exact time of readiness. Next the leaves are spread out in the sun to wither. They must be observed so that they are brought out of the sun when the moisture is appropriately removed. Chinese oolong teas are withered in sheds rather than in the sun. Next, the leaves are shaken to slightly bruise the edges. This bruising causes the oxidation process to begin. The tea artisan then wraps the leaves in cloth,

    forming a ball. The leaves will be tumbled regularly during the remainder of the oxidation period in order to ensure that the oxidation process is even. Some oolong teas will be tumbled every hour during the oxidation period. Once the oxidation period is completed, when the leaves are about 30% fermented and about 70% green, the leaves are inspected and picked through to ensure that the leaves are not sticking together. Some Formosa oolong teas are known as pouchongs. These oolong teas are fermented only about 15%, as opposed to Imperial Formosa oolong and other true oolongs. Next, the leaves are fired to end the oxidation process. In many cases, oolong teas are fired over charcoal, giving them a bit of a smoky flavor. The tea is now ready to be sorted according to grade and packaged to be sold. Imperial Formosa oolong tea is graded according to the following standards: * Finest to Choice * Finest * Fine to Finest * Fine Up * Fine * On Fine * Superior to Fine * Superior Up * Fully Superior * Superior * On Superior * Good to Superior * Good Up * Fully Good * Good * On Good * Standard Because Imperial Formosa oolong tea is one of the best Taiwanese teas, it is typically made from Finest to Choice tea leaves. The best Imperial Formosa oolong tea gardens pay careful attention to the steps required to create this wonderful tea. They use skilled tea artisans who are experienced in timing the fermentation process perfectly. In addition, they tend their gardens regularly, even outside of the growing season. During the summer, in addition to harvesting tea, gardeners

    must pay careful attention to weeding. During the fall, tea plants do their most intense growing of the year, so its important that the tea gardener fertilize the plants. Late in the autumn, the tea plants must be pruned before winter. Even during the cold winter months, tea gardeners must watch their gardens, ensuring that their youngest plants are protected from the cold. By March, the tea plants will need to be pruned again, in preparation for the coming growing season. It takes time, patience and experience to produce a tea as delicious as Imperial Formosa oolong tea. Though few tea gardens will go through the labor and time required those that do can reap the rewards. In addition to the knowledge that theyve created one of the best teas in the world, they are also able to charge more money for this rare and exquisite tea. Even so, most tea connoisseurs would agree that Imperial Formosa oolong tea is well worth the price theyve paid to enjoy it.

    Copyright c 2007-2010 Marcus Stout

    Marcus Stout is President of the Golden Moon Tea Company. For more information about tea, http://www.goldenmoontea.com/greentea green tea http://www.goldenmoontea.com/blacktea and black tea go to http://www.goldenmoontea.com Read More Articles From Marcus Stout: http://thephantomwriters.com/recent/author/marcus-stout.html

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  • admin 00:25 on 30/10/2011 Permalink | Reply
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    Most people associate oolong tea with China. And, its true that China is where oolong tea originated and that most of the oolong tea produced in the world today is produced in China. However, oolong teas from Taiwan, known as Formosa oolong teas are delicious too, and should certainly be part of your regular collection of teas. Taiwan, in fact, is the second largest producer of oolong teas in the world, and produces some of the finest. In particular, Imperial Formosa oolong tea is a delightful treat. Imperial Formosa oolong tea is a full flavored tea that still manages to remain light. Imperial Formosa oolong tea is a wonderful blend of flavors and aromas. It has a more complex flavor than many other teas, with a wonderful floral aroma and a melding of flavors like

    peach, cedar and chestnut. The finish is slightly sweet and the flavor is always mild. Drinking Imperial Formosa oolong tea is a unique experience because each taste of this delicious tea will take you deeper into its combination of tastes and scents. Imperial Formosa oolong tea is rare in comparison to other teas. Finding it may be a bit difficult and it may be a bit more expensive than other teas youve tried. Oolong teas are more labor intensive to produce, which typically makes them more expensive. And, Formosa oolong teas are even more expensive than Chinese oolong teas because the costs of labor are higher in Taiwan. However, like fine wine, rare teas can be appreciated on many different taste and aroma levels and are worth the extra expense. The best tea merchants, both online and in your local area should have access to Imperial Formosa oolong tea. Once youve purchased some youre certain to be anxious to give it a try. Formosa teas are brew ed a bit differently than other teas. First, run hot tap water into your teapot and tea cups to warm them. A traditional Yixing clay teapot is recommended for brewing oolong teas. Then, put fresh cold spring water into your tea kettle and bring it to a boil. Spring water is preferable to tap water for brewing oolong teas because the high mineral content enhances the teas flavor. Once the water comes to a boil, remove it from the heat and allow the water to cool to about 180F. Remove the hot tap water from your teapot and cups and add the loose tea leaves to your pot. Use about

    one rounded teaspoon for each cup of tea. Next, youll want to awaken the tea leaves. This is done by pouring some hot water over the oolong leaves to rinse them, pouring this water off quickly. Now you can add more water and allow the tea to steep for about one minute. Be careful not to over brew oolong teas, else they become bitter. Imperial Formosa oolong tea leaves can be infused several times before the leaves need to be discarded. Because of this, the tea is not nearly as expensive as it may seem at first. Each infusion of the tea will cause a different aspect of the subtle flavors to be prominent, allowing you to detect more of the teas complexities with each cup. It is not recommended that you add milk, sugar or lemon to oolong tea, but that you taste it for its own delicious flavor. Imperial Formosa oolong is a great tea to enjoy on its own or with food. Imperial Formosa oolong is a great choice to serve with typical lunch fare, such as sandwiches, soups and salads. It is a wonderful complement to spicy foods at any occasion. Oolong teas are also delicious served with seafood dishes, particularly those that are very rich, like lobster and scallops. It also goes well with chicken dishes, especially those with cream sauces. And, it is the perfect complement to any duck dish. In many cultures, cooks take great care to serve a complementary tea with the meals they prepare, much the same way that wine is chosen to complement the meal. Finally, Imperial Formosa oolong is a wonderful tea to serve with dessert,

    especially light desserts. Consider it with desserts such as key lime pie, and banana pudding as well as with light cakes like angel food and pound cake. Once youve discovered the many nuances of oolong tea, youll likely want to try it iced, as well. Iced oolong tea can be very refreshing, while remaining full of flavor and fruit. When making Imperial Formosa oolong tea for iced tea, allow the tea to cool before adding ice. Adding ice while the tea is still warm will likely dilute the tea too much. Imperial Formosa oolongs mild flavor can be compromised if over diluted. Many people have not yet tasted Imperial Formosa Oolong tea, but nearly all who have tasted it have found it to be one of the most interesting teas theyve ever sampled. With its complex blend of flavors and light texture, its a tea that will please your palate in many different ways and always leave you wanting more.

    Copyright c 2007-2010 Marcus Stout

    Marcus Stout is President of the Golden Moon Tea Company. For more information about tea, http://www.goldenmoontea.com/greentea green tea http://www.goldenmoontea.com/blacktea and black tea go to http://www.goldenmoontea.com Read More Articles From Marcus Stout: http://thephantomwriters.com/recent/author/marcus-stout.html

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