Taiwan

Historically known as Formosa, today's Taiwan is synonymous (in the tea world) with oolong teas. Taiwan's climate and steep mountain terrain have produced some of the world's most sought after teas. At Strand Tea Company, we offer a range of oolongs for every palette and price range.

Black Dragon - Organic High Mountain Taiwan Organic Black Dragon Black Tea is a true tea lovers tea. As soon as we tried this excellent tea, we had several kilos air freighted in from Taiwan. Hand rolled long wiry leaves brew a reddish honey colored liquor with sweet aromas and a depth of taste that is remarkable. $2.55 - $69.90	Formosa Choicest - Amber Oolong A Teahouse tea from South China. Small curled and twisted leaves with occasional silver bud sets brew a medium-bodied, smooth, flavorful cup with flowery aromas in the classic Formosa style. $4.50 - $28.95
Formosa Jade Oolong Formosa Jade Oolong is a high grown tightly rolled dark green leaf reminding us of a Ti Kwan Yin (Tie Guan Yin) from mainland China. It is lightly oxidized producing a golden green liquor with a light sweet buttery taste and excellent floral aromas. This item is temporarily out of stock	Formosa Super Fancy - Amber Oolong The long, delicately twisted leaves with many silver budsets produce a very smooth taste with the peach flavors and flowery aromas which linger on the palate. This is the kind of tea one experiences in different parts of the mouth � the more you drink it the more tastes are discovered around the mouth. $9.50 - $73.95
GABA Organic Super Oolong Our Organic GABA Super Oolong Tea is flown to Strand Tea Company in Oregon straight from Taiwan for freshness and quality. Premium High Grown tea plants are selected for production, shaded for about 15 days prior to harvest, then moderately oxidized in stainless steel containers where oxygen is replaced with nitrogen while the temperature and PH is carefully controlled. The result is a very pleasing light to medium tea, with almost no bitterness, which is high in the super anti-oxidant, GABA. $1.60 - $47.95	Green Dragon Tung Ting Formosa Oolong Green Dragon Tung Ting Oolong from Formosa is one of our top 5 favorite teas here in the Strand Tea office and is highly acclaimed by tea professionals. New leaves and budsets are moderately oxidized and dried with perfect application of heat to bring out delicious buttery notes and wonderful aromas. Brew the leaves two to three times. $7.50 - $49.95
Jin Xuan Milk Oolong Milk Oolong is one of those rare finds enjoyed by tea beginners and experts alike. It indeed has a light creamy flavor layered in on top of its great orchid like notes and smooth taste. $3.65 - $51.95	Osmanthus Oolong - Taiwan High Mountain Osmanthus Oolong from the High Mountain Growing Areas of Taiwan is a new edition to our Oolong category. Fresh Formosa Jade Oolong leaves in a Ti Kwan Yin style are scented with Osmanthus Flower Buds for a great taste. $2.85 - $41.95
Rose Oolong Our Formosa Extra Fancy high mountain Jade Oolong is perfectly scented with rose petals. Fabulous aromas and buttery tastes delight the senses. Fantastic tea for afternoon and evening entertaining or simply treating yourself. Pairs well with sweets and light savories. $2.85 - $41.95