OOLONG TEA through many proven studies, is known for it's ability to combat weight gain. In fact, it's the most coveted weight loss program tea available today! The finest Oolongs come from Taiwan and are distinguished by a slight fermentation and slightly roasted perfection. All tea lovers eventually find their way to try all the Oolongs and covet their perfection. They taste great, keep your body fit and trim, and they pack an unparalleled power punch of protection for your immune system!
TAICHUNG WULING TEA
TAICHUNG WULING - Also Known as Royal Taiwan Tea Hidden in a canyon with rushing waterfalls, steep inclines, and mountains that breach the stratus, lies a small farm that tends to the finest tea plants in Taiwan. There, the constantly dew drenched fields reach over 2700 Meters elevation and give birth to the most plump and coveted tea leaves in the world! Down the road to the West lies the Shei-Pa National Forest Foothills and the home of the treasured land-locked Masu Salmon. This area is Paradise! The farmers tend to their tea fields and hand pick each leaf at the prize moment. Then, while imparting his ancient tradition and art, only the finest local Tea Master is priveledged to carefully cure and hand dry the leaves over a small fire. The Taichung Wuling Tea leaves are cared after and protected by the local hierarchy. The tea is hand-made, and once perfected, hand delivered for Royalty! There are other Wulings, however, the Presidential Palace has assigned designations and have limited the export of their favorite Taiwan Tea- Taichung Wuling Tea! ORDER NOW BEFORE IT"S GONE! Please orderOnly One per Customer!$43.50/1.76oz(50gr.) BUY NOW
FUSHOUSHAN OOLONG
FUSHOUSHAN- Also known as The Presidents Tea Going back hundreds of years the original tea planter's found the very finest tea trees to grow in the most fertile primeval forest in the high mountains of Taiwan…A place where virgin land is the critical birthpoint of Fushoushan tea. The soil, free from pollution, harmful insects, and pests is rich and dark. The Organic growing conditions are perfect for the finest high mountain oolong. Fushoushan originates from the ultimate organic ancient tea forest. This is a small area with unique topography and limited access. There, in an elevation higher than 2600 meters, encircled within clouds and fog most of the afternoon, the climate keeps the leaf blades moist and cool. This allows the new born leaves to grow and unfurl very slowly. The benefit of these growing conditions stores the most natural rich Vitamins and nourishing trace elements and, in turn, concentrates more fragrance and bouquet. Fushoushan is hand harvested in Spring every year. Locals only collect and process two issues in April and June. This makes Fushoushan the most rare and sought after source of tea by the finest tea makers in all of Taiwan! The taste is a full-bodied flavor with a sweet & fruity fragrance. It is absolutely delicious! True tea connoisseurs actually drink this tea at room temperature! It is considered one of the rarest teas of all and coveted by all the Tea Judges. To some, there's no better tea in the world! In fact, it is served to visiting Presidents. $34.95/1.76oz(50grams)BUY NOW
DAYULING OOLONG
DAYULING OOLONG - The most coveted Taiwan high mountain oolong redily available and grown at a height of nearly 2700 meters. Handpicked this spring. An organic tea with little production! Located at the Taiwan Hehuan Mountain, intersection of Nantou, Taizhong, Hualian County, 2,565 meters above sea level, it is Taiwan's highest altitude tea production area. It is generally believed that Taiwan's high mountain tea is the best origin. It is often covered in clouds and midst and surrounded by fresh streams and the cool crisp air of the high mountains. Besides its impressional flavour, there is no road access to some of the plant gardens, local farmers have to carry the tea by human labour, there is very limited supply. Tea here is harvested every spring and fall. The fermentation is between 20% and 25%. This tea can be steeped up to 10 times and the leaves and buds are really something to look at when wet. Each time unlocking a unique flavor. The taste is full and smooth, with a fresh orchid finish. A smooth in the throat feeling emerges when the superb tea is enjoyed. What is 105K? 105K refers to Song Lu tea garden located at the north peak of Hehuan Mt. The top elevation here reaches 2565m, the temperature here is quite low all the year and the tea tree is always coated with snow in the winter. The cold temperature makes the tea tree there grow slowly, the abundant environment creates a unique excellent tea. Delicious! Try a Cold Brew. This top grade Formosa oolong is ideal for cold brew. Different from using regular boiling water to make a cup of tea, cold brew is a method adopting cold water to brew the tea. It is suggested to use mineral water or purified water, one portion of dry leaves with 50 portions of water, then stored in refrigerator for 4-12 hours. Normally, keeping the tea in cold water for 4 hours will get the same result as brewing it with boiling water for 5 minutes. Cold brew is a good way to make the liquor sweeter while preventing tannin and caffeine. Always delicious! $17.5/1.76oz(50grams)BUY NOW
YUSHAN OOLONG
YUSHAN OOLONG - From the HsinYi Township. The southern-most part of Nantou county is Hsin Yi township. Yu Shan (Jade Mountain) is located at the southern border of this township. At 3952 meters(12,966 feet) Yu Shan is the highest mountain in East Asia.The tea plantations of Yu Shan cover approximately 360 hectares. The year-round low temperatures produces thick, juicy tea leaves which brew to a heavy liquor with a remarkably sweet fragrance. This tea is very smooth and has lots of flavor - light and slightly fermented. It's like wild lily flowers on the front of the tongue and a sweet grassy aftertaste which, in the 2nd and 3rd infusions add a slight sweet milk cream! The 4th and 5th infusions really have a wonerful mellow aftertaste. A great Oolong for any time of year! $16.50/1.76oz(50grams)BUY NOW
HEHUANSHAN OOLONG
HEHUANSHAN OOLONG - Is yet another 2000 meter high mountain Oolong. This tea is very rare and hard to find! The huge dry nuggets smell like roasted sweet earth. The 1st infusion tastes smooth, viscous, and sweet with a flowery roasted flavor. It's like the fresh smell of the first spring flowers breaking through the high mountain snow! The 2nd infusion really comes alive to show Hehaun's true greatness. The flavor boasts an earthy, coffee-like velvety flavor. The best thing about a great Oolong is apparent here: each infusion brings on different nuances. The 3rd infusion is like roasted Kafir and mocha coffee! You'll never want another cup of coffee with cream again. Multiple infusions. $16.25/1.76oz(50grams)BUY NOW
CHILAISHAN OOLONG
CHILAISHAN OOLONG - Is a newly cultivated tea field that was planted at an elevation of 2000 meters many years ago. It is now just gaining recognition for outstanding unheard of qualities. It is a wonderful new High Mountain Oolong with a mellow taste similar to Alishan. Expect great things to come from this area of Taiwan.$16.00/1.76oz(50grams)BUY NOW
LISHAN OOLONG
LISHAN OOLONG- Is part of the Jade mountain range. This is where the highest mountains of Taiwan are found. Lishan is the most renowned name in Taiwan for producing the finest High Mountain Oolong. Because of the high altitude, the tea plants grow up slow, leaf is bigger, quantity is smaller, quality is best. Lishan Tea has a substantial depth of flavor and viscosity to its texture that is produced only from higher elevation tea farms. Li Shan is the highest tea-growing region in Taiwan. Oolong tea plantations lie between 1800 meters and 2650 meters. These altitudes provide ideal conditions for oolong tea. Li Shan has a low temperature year-round with abundant moisture. The higher altitudes see winter snow and even during the spring oolong tea harvest there is a chill in the air. At an altitude of 2600 meters there are only two oolong tea harvests per year. The lower altitudes on Li Shan can produce 2 harvests of oolong tea per year, spring and winter. Compared with the spring crop, the winter one has a longer growth time. Besides, the low temperature and misty weather make it taste mellow and pure. This year's winter tea is a particularly robust and sweet batch.This Lishan high-mountain Oolong tea when infused is a pale saffron color. The smell is special, a sweet almost buttery smell, unique and unforgettable. The taste is smooth, sweet, and buttery. $15.95/1.76oz(50grams)ON SALE - BUY NOW!
SHANLINXI OOLONG
SHANLINXI OOLONG - This tea is from a mountain area in Nantou county of central Taiwan and is located at 1600 meters to1800 meters above sea level. Shan Lin Xi (Sun Link Sea) - which literally means "Fir Forest River" is a Forest Recreation Park, about 17 kilometers and an hour's drive up the hill from Xitou. It is perhaps the largest tea growing area for Taiwan High Mountain Tea. The geography and coinciding climate are ideal conditions for cultivating prime quality tea. Oolong produced in Shanlinxi area are characterized by a smooth yet complex taste, with floral notes and a slight astringency that makes them nice and refreshing. Tea plantations in this area have been established for over 30 years, and this tea is a local favorite in Taiwan. This is one of the best Formosa Oolong teas ever made. Mellow fragrance, apparent high mountain tea nutty taste, and lingering sweet aftertaste make this tea a favorite among many oolong connoisseurs. This is the Tea Needs favorite. Coating your throat evidently with a velvety fragrance of high mountain wildflowers and cool windswept meadows!Multiple infusions! $15.75/1.76oz(50grams)BUY NOW
ALISHAN OOLONG
ALISHAN OOLONG - From the AlishanNational Scenic Area is a mountain resort and natural preserve located in the mountains of Jiayi County in Taiwan. It is 415 km² in area. It includes, among other things, mountain wilderness, four villages, waterfalls, high altitude tea plantations, the Alishan Forest Railway and several hiking trails. The area is popular among tourists and mountain climbers, and Alishan or Mount Ali itself has become one of the major landmarks associated with Taiwan. The area is also famous for its production of high mountain tea and wasabi. Alishan was developed in the early 1980s to produce alpine teas. The tea produced at elevations between 800-1,600 meters has a gentle and deep flavor. The entire area has been designated as a quasi-national park for its scenic beauty. It is also famous for its mountain railway, and as the source of fine timber. The Alishan Oolong is a high mountain oolong tea from Formosa. It is lightly oxidized, it has a wonderfully creamy texture and rich taste with a delicate sweetness. Excellent clarity, the tea is pale greenish yellow with a floral taste, brisk aftertaste, and faint sweet aroma, this tea taste as it is scented with orchid. $12.75/1.76oz(50grams)BUY NOW
FORMOSA (IRON MERCY) OOLONG
Organic Formosa Iron Mercy Oolong is a roasted Oolong. It produces a marvelous clear brown liquor with a pleasing aroma reminiscent of roasting chestnuts. The strong, distinctive flavour is slightly smoky with a sweet cleansing aftertaste. This is a delicate Teamaker process that requires the supervision of a tea master. The roasting removes excess moisture that would otherwise give the tea an earthy quality.Iron Mercy is a wonderfully complex tea that will stimulate your imagination. This is a rare tea and very much in demand. $10.50/1.76oz(50grams)BUY NOW
DONG DING OOLONG
Organic Dong Ding Oolong is one of the most famous and finest Formosa Oolong. The leaves of this tea are carefully hand-picked from Mount Dong Ding in Taiwan. It is believed that Dong Ding Oolong tea plants are actually a specimen of Wuyi strain that have been carefully selected and re-planted in Taiwan. As with most Taiwanese Oolongs, the frangrance and taste of this tea is wonderfully sweet and will leave you craving for more. The sweet, fruity aroma is strong and captivating, while the taste is full-bodied, refreshing and sweet with a robust flavor! You'll love this roasty gem! Absolutely delicious! $9.95/1.76oz(50grams)BUY NOW
HIGH MOUNTAIN OOLONG
Organic High Mountain Oolong is the basis on which all the Oolong teas of Taiwan are measured. The Mountains elevation are the key to the tea growing success. The quality of Tea Needs High Mountain Oolong is unparalleled by low-land grown Oolong. It smells of sugar cane or carmelized brown sugar and tastes sweet and velvety smooth. The 2nd infusion is more flowery with a subdued sweet-grassy aftertaste. And, the 3rd infusion is slightly creamy and soft. A perfect everyday drinking tea! $9.75/1.76oz(50grams)BUY NOW
OSMANTHUS OOLONG
Organic Osmanthus Oolong is produced by scenting Taiwanese Oolong tea with fresh Osmanthus flowers, combining the sweet osmanthus fragrance with the fruity sweet nature of Taiwanese Oolong. The recipe of Gui Hua Oolong has been around for a long time. This tea was especially popular among the ladies in the past as they believe that drinking it can help them enhance their beauty. In any case, Gui Hua Oolong is truly a lovely tea suitable to be shared with your friends and family anytime. When infused, the tea leaves release the lovely sweet and pleasant aroma of Osmanthus flower. The tea is light and has a hint of refreshing peach flavor. You will find some golden yellow Osmanthus flowers mixed in with the Oolong tea leaves. During the infusion, the flowers will float on top of the surface of the water, creating a beautiful "autumn lake"-like display. $9.50/1.76oz(50grams)BUY NOW
ORGANIC GABA TEA
Organic GABA Tea, grows in the folds of famed Mount Ali and, hence, is known as an Ali-Shan oolong. It produces a caramel-colored, fragrant brew. GABA is a high-elevation tea (≈1200m). Tea plants at such heights are known to produce very high-quality leaves which are highly sought after. About two weeks prior to plucking, GABA leaves are partially shaded, which causes increased production of glutamic acid. During the oxidation-phase of production, all oxygen is replaced with nitrogen gas, whose presence causes the glutamic acid to be converted to Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid. To meet the finest standards and be labeled GABA Tea, the finished product must contain at least 150mg of GABA per 100g dry weight. Many clinical studies have shown that drinking GABA releases growth hormone, especially after exercise, with remarkable effectiveness. The release of growth hormone is known to increase lean body mass. Consequently, Gaba tea is an invaluable nutritional supplement for body builders, power lifters, runners, martial artists, and athletes of all types. In addition, because of its calming and soothing effects, GABA also lowers blood pressure, helps control ypoglycemia, prevents anxiety and promotes restful sleep. To an extent, it also regulates appetite, which is helpful in maintaining optimal weight. All tea has health-promoting compounds, but GABA tea has the highest concentration of anti-oxidants, including catechins, flavanoids, and polyphenols. Anti-oxidants are helpful in fighting many types of disease including:cancer, Parkinson's disease, senility, schizophrenia, and Alzheimer's disease. It also reduces high blood pressure, & helps to prevent and cure hangovers.This is the best tasting and most delicious way to power up and lose weight! $9.95/1.76oz(50grams)BUY NOW
JADE OOLONG
Organic Jade Oolong is grown in the Shi Zuo (Stone Table) area of Alishan (Mount Ali). At an altitude of 1300 meters, Shi Zuo has a cool, moist climate that is ideal for growing tea. Shi Zuo oolong tea is hand picked and hand processed in the traditional manner of Taiwanese High Mountain oolongs. The processing results in ball-shaped tea pellets which consist of two or three leaves and a bud. These pellets open up during brewing to release the full flavor of the tea. Sweet and creamy with a grassy nose. Spring! $7.50/1.76oz(50grams)BUY NOW
FOUR SEASONS OOLONG
Organic Four Seasons is the loveliest everyday Oolong we've ever tried. With a fruity flavor and mild fragrance you won't be able to get enough of it! And, you'll have a few infusions to keep enjoying it at the breakfast table. This is a Tea Needs favorite! Four Seasons tea warms you in the Winter, cools you in the Summer, refreshes you in the Spring, and revitalizes you in the Fall. Truly a year round tea and a very good everyday value! $7.50/1.76oz(50grams)BUY NOW
BAI JI GUAN
Bai Ji GuanSpecial Grade tea is one of the five famous Wu Yi's Oolong tea bushes. Among all the Wu Yi teas, Bai Ji Guan is the rarest. This is because it requires great skill and effort to produce this magnificent tea and there are not many tea masters that can do it properly today, to begin with. One error and the tea leaves could turn dark-brown like other Wu Yi teas. And from these handfuls of skilled tea masters, only a few of them are willing to process Bai Ji Guan tea. Its complex taste and rarity makes it one of the most treasured Oolong in the world. Bai Ji Guans' taste is wonderfully complex. It starts off sweet, uniquely fruity with a toasty floral aroma and finishes with a lingering fruit. Tea connoisseurs are in love with its lingering refined flavor. $44.50/3.53oz(100grams)BUY NOW
TIE GUAN YIN
Tie Guan YinSpecial Grade is the finest example of China Oolong! The quality of a Tie Guan Yin tea is said to be derived from the combination of "Heaven, Earth and Man". Heaven refers to the weather, as high grade Tie Guan Yin can only be cultivated when the weather is ideal. Earth is the soil and elevation, where elevated, rich and unpolluted grounds are desirable. And finally Man is the tea master who processes the tea. A skilled and experienced tea master is essential to produce the best Tie Guan Yin. Here is the result of the perfection of these three requirements! Such perfect Tie Guan Yin is extremely rare and usually reserved only for local VIPs and State guests. Sweet, marvelous flowery notes taste and fragrance. Pay attention to the sweet lingering aftertaste that comes from back of your throat, filling your mouth and breath with wonderful fragrance. Expect a few infusions! $22.50/3.53oz(100grams)BUY NOW
JADE OOLONG
Tie Guan Yin 1st Grade is the ultimate China Oolongalso known asJade Oolongand it's a Tea Needs favorite. This tea is as smooth as Chinese silk and as fragrant as spring blossom air! The excellent quality, at this price point, makes Jade a great everyday tea. Creamy, sweet, velvety, and slightly viscous. A great everyday Oolong $12.75/3.53oz(100grams) BUY NOW
Dao Hua Xiang Dan Cong
Dao Hua Xiang Dan Cong is a single tree Dangcong Oolong grown from a single source mountain top at 1300 meters. This is the King of Dangcong with a one of a kind strong natural mountain fragrance. Only one spring hand harvest & not every year... the finest oolong in China!$32.75(50grams)
Feng Huang Dan Cong
Feng Huang Dan Cong is produced in Feng Huang town, Guang Zhou. Feng Huang town produces Oolong tea from Shui Xian tea tree leaves. Feng Huang Oolong is further divided into three types based on quality. Feng Huang Shui Xian is the most common one. Higher grade one is called Feng Huang Lang Cai. The highest grade one is Feng Huang Dan Cong, which is plucked, processed, packed and sold by single bush. Feng Huang Dan Cong must be plucked in spring, and must be plucked between 1 to 4 pm in sunny but cool days. Otherwise, it will be lack of the Dang Cong aroma. Unlike other teas, Feng Huang Dan Cong is a general name for teas made of leaves of individual premium bush. This gives Feng Huang Dan Cong different aromas, i.e. the Feng Huang Ten Aromas. Among all the Dan Cong teas, those produced from Wu Dong Peak are considered the best. Song Zhong Dan Cong (Old Bush Dan Cong) is made from tea leaves of several hundred year old bushes, and is very rare. Feng Huang Dancong is the best grade of Dancong carried by most tea houses and is the lowest grade we have. While excellent by most standards, it is not a single tree Dancong like the rest of the Dancong line we carry. However, it is excellent and it is the finest of the Feng Huang Dancong's we've tasted.$14.75(50grams)
Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong
Mi Lan Xiang Dan Cong is a single tree Dangcong Oolong grown from a single source mountain top at 1200 meters. The rare and natural mountain fragrance comes from only one spring hand harvest each year. Top 3 finest oolong in China! 50gr.$22.50(50grams)
Song Zhong Dan Cong
Song Zhong Dan Cong is a single tree Dangcong Oolong grown from a single source mountain top at 1350 meters. This single tree Dan Cong Tea Tree is over 900 years old! The rare and natural mountain fragrance comes alive from only one spring hand harvest each year. Top 2 finest oolong in China!$27.25(50grams)
Zhi Lan Xiang Dancong
Zhi Lan Xiang Dancong is a fine Dancong known for it's distinct flavor and premium single tree rarity. This is Dancong like it should be with similar taste to a lower grade of the Song Zhong Dancong.$18.75(50grams)
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