{"product_id":"super-fancy-formosa-oolong-tea","title":"SUPER FANCY FORMOSA OOLONG","description":"Smooth and slightly sweet toasty with a touch of dryness. \u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"active\" href=\"#tab1\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab2\"\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"#tab3\"\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tabs-content\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"active\" id=\"tab1\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile tea ceremonies are usually associated with Japan Taiwan which has an incredibly rich tea culture in its own right also has intricate ceremonies that are gaining more widespread attention. Possibly the most interesting and unique of these is the Wu-Wo ceremony developed by Grand Master Tsai Rong Tsang. The ceremony is heavily rooted in Buddhist philosophy - Wu translated means a void absolute emptiness while Wo means self - very Buddhist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ceremony begins by inviting people over for tea each person bringing his or her own tea with them. Everyone brews enough cups to serve all the other guests seated around the table. In this way everyone brews and serves tea no one leads and no one follows. In keeping with the Buddhist theme, there are seven principles that must be adhered to:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1. No special treatment is given to social ranking. \u003cbr\u003e2. There are no rewards. \u003cbr\u003e3. Keep your mind open. \u003cbr\u003e4. Be positive and always try to improve your technique. \u003cbr\u003e5. Follow the rules and never come late.\u003cbr\u003e 6. Cooperate with everyone present.\u003cbr\u003e 7. People of all religions and beliefs may participate. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSo what kind of tea would customarily be brought to such a ceremony?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnter the Black Dragon - Super Fancy Formosa Oolong - Oolong means Black Dragon in Chinese. The favored tea of many Taiwanese connoisseurs oolong is immediately recognizable due to their stout crinkled and rolled leaf style. When infused the tea unfurls revealing full leaves with bruised slightly reddish edges. The light liquor and palate cleansing profile make this tea the perfect companion to a relaxed afternoon appreciating the finer things in life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow is it made? In Taiwan making Oolong is considered a precious art. To make one as fine as this requires years of formal training to master. From nursing new seedlings to planting nourishing the bushes and properly selecting the best time to pluck the leaves the intricacies of Taiwanese tea husbandry are passed down from one generation to the next. The great masters believe that it is only through the transfer of carefully protected secrets that the finest specimens can be produced. Production involves rolling the fresh leaf followed by a brief fermentation period. Once the leaves have begun to turn brown they are fired under high heat to capture the unique and highly intricate flavor profiles. It is interesting to note that a shorter firing produces teas with an almost peach-like character while a longer firing will produce a rich amber cup with bakey notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuper Fancy Formosa Oolong undergoes a slightly longer firing than some others and subsequently produces a cup that is exceedingly smooth somewhat toasty and long on the finish. An exceptional tea entirely worthy of a celebration of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oolong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e Taiwan\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hsiuchu County\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Special Oolong\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400-1200 feet above sea level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Traditional orthodox\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients:\u003c\/strong\u003e Oolong tea\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCup Characteristics:\u003c\/strong\u003e Smooth and slightly sweet toasty with a touch of dryness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInfusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tending black (noting the longer fermentation time for this type of oolong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"tab3\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Hot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile preparing by the cup white teas can be used repeatedly about 3 times. Place 1tsp of loose Oolong into an infuser. Lower infuser into your cup\/teapot. Pour boiling water over tea and let steep 3-7 minutes according to taste (the longer the steeping time the stronger the brew). Adding milk is not recommended. Sugar can be added to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Cold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace 1 generous teaspoon of loose tea into a cup\/teapot for each serving required. Bring water to a boil and pour boiling water over the tea. Steep for 5mins. Add hot tea to a 12oz \/ 375ml glass filled with ice, straining the tea (use larger pitcher if preparing multiple servings). Sweeten by adding sugar to taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Specialist Tea Company","offers":[{"title":"100 g","offer_id":1159142309,"sku":"396-100","price":23.79,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":1159142313,"sku":"396-250","price":46.25,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 g","offer_id":1159142317,"sku":"396-500","price":70.04,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":1159142321,"sku":"396-1000","price":132.15,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/3859\/products\/396.jpeg?v=1442449728","url":"https:\/\/coasttocoasttea.ca\/products\/super-fancy-formosa-oolong-tea","provider":"Coast To Coast Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}