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OOLONG
TAIWAN TEAS
Taiwanese loose leaf oolong teas sit at the heart of one of the world's most refined tea cultures — crafted between green and black, shaped by the grower's choices at every stage of production. Our collection brings together three distinct expressions: the depth and poise of a premium Dong Ding, the rare delicacy of a young-bud Silvertip, and the fragrant elegance of an orange blossom-scented oolong.
The Oolong Island
Taiwan has developed one of the world's most refined tea cultures, built almost entirely around the art of oolong. Sitting between green and black tea in terms of oxidation, oolong can be shaped by the grower's choices at every stage — the degree of withering, the level of oxidation, the style of rolling — which is why Taiwanese oolongs can range from fresh and floral to sweet and fruity to fuller and more rounded with deeper roasted notes. That breadth, achieved within a single tea tradition, is what makes Taiwan so fascinating to explore.
Flavour and Character
The three teas in this collection each show a different side of Taiwanese oolong. Supreme Dong Ding Oolong — one of Taiwan's most celebrated teas, still primarily handpicked — is the classic starting point: a premium oolong with depth, poise and the refined character that has made Dong Ding famous among tea lovers worldwide. Formosa Fancy Oolong Silvertip offers something altogether more delicate — picked when the leaves are very young and the buds barely unfurling, it produces a mellow, subtle cup with a gentle aroma and a softness that makes it one of the most sought-after Taiwanese teas. Formosa Orange Blossom Oolong adds a floral dimension to the range: fresh orange blossoms scent the tea with fruity, fragrant notes that complement the oolong without overpowering it, creating something elegant and distinctly Taiwanese.
Brewing Taiwan Tea
All three teas are best enjoyed without milk, where their aroma, texture and layered character can be fully appreciated. Use water at around 85 to 90°C — slightly below boiling — and steep for three to four minutes for the Dong Ding and Silvertip. The Orange Blossom rewards a shorter steep of two to three minutes to preserve the delicacy of the blossom notes. Both the Dong Ding and the Silvertip lend themselves to multiple infusions, with each steeping revealing something subtly different from the last.
For anyone who enjoys green tea and wants to explore something with more body and complexity, Taiwanese oolong is a natural next step. And for those who know oolong well, the Silvertip and the Orange Blossom offer a genuinely different experience — a reminder of how much variation is possible within a single tea tradition.
FAQs
Taiwan tea is most often associated with oolong tea, and the island is especially famous for producing high-quality loose leaf oolongs.
Yes. Formosa is the older name for Taiwan, so Formosa tea refers to tea from Taiwan.
Taiwan oolong can be floral, fruity, sweet, mellow or more rounded depending on the cultivar and style of production.
Taiwan oolongs are usually best enjoyed without milk so their fragrance and layered flavour can be appreciated fully.
For a classic premium oolong, try Supreme Dong Ding Oolong. For a softer tea, choose Formosa Fancy Oolong Silvertip. For a floral speciality tea, try Formosa Orange Blossom Oolong.