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How Is Imperial Formosa Oolong Different From Other Teas?

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Many tea drinkers are unfamiliar with Imperial Formosa oolong
teas. Oolong teas, in general, are not as well known in the
Western world as other teas, but they are certainly worth
investigating.


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How Is Imperial Formosa Oolong Different From Other Teas?
Copyright (c) 2007 Jon M. Stout
Golden Moon Tea
http://www.GoldenMoonTea.com



Many tea drinkers are unfamiliar with Imperial Formosa oolong
teas. Oolong teas, in general, are not as well known in the
Western world as other teas, but they are certainly worth
investigating.

Oolong teas are those that are fermented for a shorter period of
time than black teas. This shorter fermentation period creates a
tea that is a bit blacker than green tea, but a bit greener than
black tea. This "middle ground" that is oolong tea produces an
extremely fragrant cup of tea, with slightly more complex flavors
than other teas.

Oolong teas originated, like most other teas, in China many years
ago. Formosa oolongs, however are different than these
traditional Chinese oolong teas. Formosa oolong teas are produced
in Taiwan. They are referred to as Formosa oolong teas because
Formosa was the original name for Taiwan.

Oolong teas are different from other teas in the special
attention that they require for proper processing. Oolong leaves
are plucked by hand, and then allowed to wither and dry. Chinese
oolong teas typically wither in sheds while Formosa oolong teas
are withered and dried in the sun. Then the tea leaves must be
bruised slightly to begin the oxidation process. During this
process, the leaves are often shaken or tumbled on a regular
basis. Once the leaves are appropriately fermented, they are
fired to end the oxidation process. All of these steps must be
attended to by a skilled tea artisan to ensure that the oolong
tea is properly prepared.

Because of the care required to make a good oolong tea, they are
typically made by hand in small tea gardens. High yield,
mechanized tea production doesn't produce fine quality oolong
teas.

Oolong teas have a different flavor than white, black or green
teas because of their shorter fermentation period. Oolong teas
are typically milder than black teas with less of a grassy taste
than green teas. They are typically fragrant with distinct floral
notes and have a fruity flavor, often slightly peachy.

Formosa oolongs are some of the most fragrant and fruity of all
oolong teas. The peach notes are typically very noticeable in
both the aroma and flavor, but it is often blended with woody and
nutty notes. Many people describe Imperial Formosa oolong teas as
having a chestnut flavor. Many people consider oolong teas to
have the most sophisticated and complex flavor of any variety of
tea.

Formosa oolong teas are graded differently than Chinese oolong
teas. The government of Taiwan imposed a standard grading system
for its teas that makes if easy to ensure that you're receiving
a high quality tea. The best grade of Formosa tea is called
"Finest to Choice" and the second highest grade is called
"Finest". In fact, Formosa oolong teas are some of the easiest to
judge, as the grades really speak to the quality of the tea. By
choosing loose Formosa teas of one of the highest grades, you'll
ensure that you're getting the best quality for the money.

Formosa oolong tea, like other oolong teas is different, too, in
the way that it's brewed. Tradition calls for you to "awaken"
the oolong tea leaves before brewing them. To do this, prepare
your water by boiling it and letting it cool to about 180°F. Pour
a bit of the hot water over the tea leaves, rinsing them and then
quickly pouring off the water. This brings the flavor and aroma
of the tea to life. Then pour more water over the leaves to
actually brew the tea.

Formosa Imperial oolong tea should be brewed only about one
minute. Over brewing this mild tea can cause it to be bitter.
Brewing Imperial Formosa oolong tea with spring water that is
high in mineral content will yield the best tasting tea. The
mineral content in the water brings out the flavor of the tea.
Formosa oolong tea leaves can be used to produce several
infusions of tea. Each infusion will taste just a bit different.
You'll notice that different flavors are prominent with
different infusions. Though each infusion is different, each will
be delicious if you've selected a good quality tea.

Formosa Imperial oolong tea is a very healthy drink. Like all
teas, oolong tea has a very high anti-oxidant content. The
partial fermentation that oolong tea undergoes ensures that it is
very high in the anti-oxidant polyphenol. Polyphenol is a very
powerful anti-oxidant that has been shown, in particular to have
strong powers to prevent heart disease and cancer. In addition,
all oolong teas have been found to be an effective weight loss
supplement. Oolong tea helps speed the metabolism and oxidize
fat, both of which enhance weight loss.

So, Imperial Formosa oolong tea is good and good for you. You'll
find this sophisticated blend of nut, flower and fruit flavors to
be especially pleasing to the palate. Combine this with the fact
that it has the power to prevent disease and help you live a
longer and healthier life and you must agree that Imperial
Formosa oolong tea is one smart choice in beverages.




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Jon M. Stout is Chairman 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


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