Formosa Jade Oolong 500 grams

This delicacy comes from the island of Taiwan and is loved and appreciated all over the world. Its rolled leaves form small, tight balls. In the cup it presents itself in a green-golden colour, its aroma is characterized by the delicate fruitiness of peach blossoms. Its name and history Oolong means "black dragon". The Formosa Jade Oolong resembles green tea more than black tea. Due to its slight oxidation, it combines the taste and health benefits of both varieties. A Chinese legend tells that a tea farmer, frightened by a fearsome dragon during harvest, fled in terror and only after a few days had the courage to return to his plantation. The picked green leaves were now a bit oxidized and sun-dried. The tea, which the wasteful farmer made from it, not without skepticism, tasted wonderful, to his joyful surprise and boundless relief. And the ghastly monster to which he owes his discovery was henceforth the namesake of this specialty. This is undoubtedly a beautiful, imaginative and wildly romantic story. In reality, it happened quite matter-of-factly that loose green tea began to oxidize on its own on the long transport routes through China's mountainous landscapes. Around the year 1800, oolong tea finally became popular in Taiwan. Its preparation: Infuse 3-4 teaspoons of the globules in 1 liter of boiling and slightly cooled water and allow to steep for 3 minutes before straining the golden, fragrant liquid. Just like with green tea, we recommend that you make several infusions. Then let it steep for a very short time, no longer than about a minute.