Bergamot Oolong
Tasting Notes:
lilac • limoncello • verbena
Typical Earl Greys are made with a black tea and bergamot oil, but not this one — a rolled Taiwanese oolong garnished with twists of sweet and aromatic bergamot peel. Taste the flavors as they unfurl steep to steep, from heady floral flavors to a creamy lemon liquor with a bright herbaceous finish.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves & bergamot peel. Caffeinated
Origin: Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Sample bag: $4.00
2 oz bag: $15.80
4 oz bag: $31.60
Golden Buds Milk Oolong
Jin Xuan
Tasting Notes:
macadamia • honeydew • butter
Produced from the famous Jin Xuan cultivar, this oolong is naturally sweet and rich, with flavors and scents that are reminiscent of melon and toasted nuts - most notable, though, is its luxuriously creamy mouthfeel for which it gets its name.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Gui Fei
Tasting Notes:
cracked wheat • cinnamon • apple
This high-grown, rolled oolong has been bitten by leaf hoppers to give it an entirely unique flavor. The mild oxidation and mellow roasting stages help develop deep round notes of grain and spice, with a bright apple aroma and finish.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
High Mountain GABA
Tasting Notes:
wildflower honey • apricot • mango
Relax! This nitrogen enhanced GABA tea has elevated levels of the stress reducing neurotransmitter. The special processing gives it a thick tangy liquor and a uniquely fruity flavor profile of juicy apricots and tropical mango. A perfect respite any time of day.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Yunlin, Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Hong Shui
Tasting Notes:
bran • raw honey • raisin
Deep and fragrant with flavors of bran, raw honey, and raisins, Hong Shui, or "red water," refers to the rich, hearty, amber infusion. This color comes from significant oxidation and roasting of the hand-plucked leaves.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Jade
Nantou
Tasting Notes:
honeydew • magnolia • white grape
Hailing from Nantou County in Taiwan - the land of oolong - this lightly oxidized leaf steeps to have a luminescent golden liquor with a distinct floral bouquet and sweet fruit flavors that make this a classic and delicious cup.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Nantou, Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Tung Ting Hojicha
Tasting Notes:
vanilla • dried apricot • buckwheat
A rare blend of leaf and twig that steeps to a crisp, beautifully orange-tinted infusion with an aroma of sweet, roasted stone fruit. It's a creamy cup that is pleasantly sharp, with lovely flavors of stone fruit and buckwheat.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves & twigs. Caffeinated
Origin: Nantou, Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Wen Shan Bao Zhong
Tasting Notes:
candied violet • star fruit • toast
From the Wenshan District in northern Taiwan, this oolong's infusion is buttery and thick. It coats your mouth with sweet, floral, and nutty flavors that linger from sip to sip. It is truly a stunning example of a lightly oxidized oolong from the area.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Taiwan
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Da Hong Pao
Tasting Notes:
lily • marmalade • toast
Da Hong Pao or "Big Red Robe" hails from a long lineage of exquisite teas, once solely reserved for emperors and kings, and considered the most expensive tea on Earth. This distant relative does not disappoint, with unique complexity that is at once floral, fruity and spicy.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Wuyi, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Dark
Wuyi
Tasting Notes:
orchid • bartlett pear • tobacco
Yancha ("rock oolong") has a complex, fruity, floral character with a distinct minerality introduced by the sheer rock cliffs of the Wuyi Mountains, where it grows in the morning shade. This one finishes with a delicious, sweet tobacco note.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Fujian, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Imperial Dancong
Single Trunk
Tasting Notes:
grilled peach • burnt caramel • orchid
The aroma of this high-quality "single trunk" oolong is reminiscent of roasted chicory, while the brew is bright and fruity. A delight to the senses, this heavy-bodied infusion is complex, with notes of peach and caramel and the floral tones of orchids.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
Iron Goddess
Tieguanyin
Tasting Notes:
nectarine • artichoke • chestnut
Named for its cultivar, Tieguanyin is one of the most popular styles of oolong in the world, whether it comes from China or Taiwan. This Chinese version is floral and fruity, with some nutty notes that result from the meticulous roasting process.
Ingredients: Camellia sinensis leaves. Caffeinated
Origin: Fujian, China
FOR AN 8 OUNCE SERVING:
OOLONG PYRAMID TEA BAGS
Our teabags, or ‘pyramids’ contain the same high quality loose leaf tea and blends that we sell as whole leaf orthodox tea. The teas are blended in our warehouse in Wakefield, MA and sent to a facility that packages them into pyramids. The pyramids are roomy enough to allow the tea to unfurl and steep properly. Our tea bags are composed of Soilon which is a Polylactic acid (PLA)-based material that is biodegradable, and the seams are heat-sealed rather than sealed with plastic in order to maintain the integrity and safety of their makeup.
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Pyramid Tea Bag Sampler - Individually Wrapped
Regular price $18.95Regular priceUnit price per
IDEAL TEAWARE FOR OOLONG TEA
Oolongs are so beautifully diverse in there feels and flavors that you can brew them in any number of fun ways, but we really do recommend brewing this tea type using multiple, shorter steeps. This is called Gong Fu style, and can really bring out different distinct flavors in every round of hot water. Double the dose in smaller vessels and do 15-30 second steeps, with a slightly shorter duration with every turn. So enjoyable.
Cold Brew Bottle
Cold Brew Bottle
This space saving cold brew tea infuser doubles as a handsome decanter that will complement any table setting. Cold brewed tea can be accomplished in your refrigerator overnight. The result is complex and flavorful without any astringency.
HANDWASH ONLY
SIZE: 3.25" diameter X 12" tall
VOLUME: 25 oz (740 ml)
$30.00
Classic Ivory Gaiwan
Classic Ivory Gaiwan
This sleek Taiwanese low profile ivory porcelain gaiwan fits easily into a smaller hand for easy gong fu cha brewing.
HANDWASH ONLY
SIZE: 3.75" diameter X 3.23" tall
VOLUME: 4 oz (118 ml)
$30.00
Small Glass Gaiwan
Small Glass Gaiwan
This classic shaped 4 ounce glass gaiwan allows you to fully enjoy all aspects of steeping tea as you watch the infusion change color and beautiful leaved unfurl.
HANDWASH ONLY
SIZE: 4" diameter X 3" tall
VOLUME: 4 oz (120 ml)
$23.75
Classic Purple-Clay Pitcher
Classic Purple-Clay Pitcher
Taiwanese crafted, this classically shaped sharing pitcher is constructed of "purple" clay which has a dark brown hue and smooth unglazed finish.
HANDWASH ONLY: Rinse with boiling water, do not use soap.
SIZE: 4.5" X 3.25" X 3.5" tall
VOLUME: 8 oz (237 ml)
$30.50
Classic Red-Clay Pitcher
Classic Red-Clay Pitcher
Taiwanese crafted, this classically shaped sharing pitcher is constructed of red clay which has a smooth, unglazed finish.
HANDWASH ONLY: Rinse with boiling water, do not use soap.
SIZE: 4.5" X 3.25" X 3.5" tall
VOLUME: 8 oz (237 ml)
$30.50
White Porcelain Tasting Cups - set of 2
White Porcelain Tasting Cups
set of 2
These tulip shaped tasting cups are perfect for sharing infusions. The sturdy white porcelain nicely captures the color and aroma of the liquor.
HANDWASH ONLY
SIZE: 3" diameter X 1.75" tall
VOLUME: 2 oz (59 ml)
$18.75
Flared Bubble Cup
Flared Bubble Cup
This 12 ounce borosilicate double walled glass teacup has a sleek delicate transparency and will remain comfortable in the hand
HANDWASH ONLY
SIZE: 3.75" diameter X 4.75" tall
VOLUME: 12 oz (354 ml)
$18.25
Elegant Porcelain Sharing Pitcher
Elegant Porcelain Sharing Pitcher
Using a sharing pitcher will combine the subtle different stages of tea steeped gongfu style into a consistent liquor for easy decanting.
HANDWASH ONLY
SIZE: 3.25" X 3" X 3.25" tall
VOLUME: 6.5 oz (192 ml)
$30.00
Bamboo Tea Rake
Bamboo Tea Rake
Add this unexpectadly useful tool to your collection - it can be utilized in a number of ways: pushing tea from a bamboo scoop into a teapot, inspecting ingredients, picking pesky wet tea leaves out of strainers to avoid sensory issues, and any number of other tasks that may arrise in the preparation and consumption of tea.
HANDWASH ONLY
SIZE: 7" long
$9.50
Perfect Tea Scoop
Perfect Tea Scoop
Whether you're perfecting your gong fu cha practice, filling the brew basket of a western style teapot, or traveling with your tea, this easy-to-clean, stainless-steel teaspoon will help you measure out perfect consistent scoops, every time, every day. We keep one in our backpack, just in case.
DISHWASHER SAFE
SIZE: 5" X 1.2"
VOLUME: 1 teaspoon
$6.00
Lee's Green Gaiwan
Lee's Green Gaiwan
This handsome gaiwan's generous size is great for sharing or multiple steeps. The intricate floral inlays and rich green coloring evoke the three talents of tea brewing; heaven, earth and humanity.
HANDWASH ONLY
SIZE: 4.75" diameter X 3.75" tall
VOLUME: 5 oz (148 ml)
$35.00
Flowered Gaiwan
Flowered Gaiwan
This hand painted gaiwan is cheerful and inviting. The well proportioned ceramic bowl’s white interior shows off your tea’s enticing liquor. The modern motif and color scheme complements any decor.
HANDWASH ONLY
SIZE: 4.25" diameter X 4" tall
VOLUME: 6 oz (177 ml)
$32.50
Sakura Tea Cups - set of 2
Sakura Tea Cups
set of 2
A festive addition to any tea collection. These cups make sharing easy and fun. They are a great addition to any teapot, or a great way to turn the Sakura tea set into a party.
HANDWASH ONLY
SIZE: 3" diameter X 3.25" tall ea.
VOLUME: 6 oz (177 ml) ea.
$12.00
Blue Lotus Gong Fu Tea Cups - set of 2
Blue Lotus Gong Fu Tea Cups
set of 2
These little gems are dainty companions to the Blue Lotus Teapot. The intricate lotus design and the sunburst pattern illuminate the liquor while retaining fragrance. A truly sensual experience.
HANDWASH ONLY
SIZE: 2.25" diameter X 2" tall ea.
VOLUME: 1 oz (30 ml) ea.
$18.50
Zen Tea Caddy
Zen Tea Caddy
House and display your precious tea without worry. This dignified ceramic tea caddy is a stately addition to any tea shelf. The substantial construction and airtight design keeps product from light and heat. Utilitarian yet decorative in any setting.
HANDWASH ONLY
SIZE: 3.5" diameter X 3.25" tall
$18.00
ABOUT OOLONG TEA
Oolong teas occupy the wide expanse in between green teas, which are minimally oxidized and black teas, which are almost completely oxidized. These complex, dynamic teas are made through labor-intensive withering, rolling, bruising, shaping, and roasting. They're the most difficult teas to make and express a range of flavors.
Oolongs can taste bright and floral, juicy and fruity, or nutty and woody. We recommend steeping the leaves several times to discover their full personalities. Each steep will taste a little different, revealing a new aspect of the tea's character. Oolongs make a good first impression but reward repeat encounters.
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