Taiwan Origin Teas

Taiwanese tea or Formosa tea has an fascinating heritage that traces back to the 17th century when the Dutch settlers kickstarted tea farming on the islands soil for the first time ever! Thanks to Taiwans weather and surroundings that result in top notch oolong teas such as Oolongs and Black Teas among others high up in the mountains – it's no wonder Taiwan is famous, for its fine tea making traditions. 

Taiwanese tea is well loved for its taste thanks to the diverse microclimates across the island and the meticulous methods used in its production process. Those Taiwanese oolong teas have gained fame for their intricate flavors that span from floral and fruity to creamy and nutty. The higher elevations in which they are cultivated result in a growth rate that intensifies the tea leaves flavors. Oolong teas semi finished state strikes a harmony between the lively essence of green tea and the robustness of black tea—a beloved choice for tea lovers everywhere.

Taiwanese tea is highly valued for its techniques of production where small scale farmers meticulously hand select and process the tea leaves through various steps including withering and roasting to create a premium product sought after by connoisseurs looking for genuine and refined flavors that can't be found anywhere else in the world.