This tea has long attractive leaves and an exquisite flavor that is distinctive to this garden. Darjeeling s reputation for quality tea is so high that India sells almost all of it abroad. Tea estates in Darjeeling range from less than four thousand feet to almost ten thousand feet in elevation. The taste of Darjeeling varies with the seasons. Oolong may be the last tea grown in commercial quantities on family farms.
Oolong is a semi-fermented tea, without the astringency characteristic of black tea.
It s more deliciously fruity than any other tea, with a sparkling character. Oolongs are grown in both Taiwan and China, but the best quality oolongs are from Taiwan. For this special blend we add choice OP Oolong from Taiwan. China Keemun HaoYa is the finest grade of this famous tea and is produced with the utmost skill. Hao Ya means tippy bud in Chinese and refers to the leaves with the best appearance.