Formosa Fancy Superior Oolong Taifu is grown on small tea estates in the nearby Dong Ding growing region of Taiwan. Taiwan is located in the Pacific ring of fire and is subject to monsoons and small earthquakes. The islands highest mountain is over 13,000 feet high and plunges straight down into the Pacific Ocean. On the other side is a rich alluvial plain from the mountain erosian. Even though the island is heavily industrializes, small farms dot the landscape on these rich lands. 50% of the topography is densely forested.High mountain Oolongs did not appear until the 1980s when the world embargo against communist China was lifted. Prior to that time, farmers made a good living producing copies of Chinese teas which were an inferior product. A few brave tea makers moved to higher elevations and they found the quality of tea to be dramatically improved. It was much creamier and more floral. Fancy Superior grade is reserved for the most exquisite teas such as the Taifu. It is also known as "Five color tea" because the colors range from beige to sienna. You can infuse the tea several times so it becomes very economical.
The aromas is one of orange flower water, light honey, white peaches, and buttered toast. Flavors are apricot, dried plums and just a note of wood. Keep in mind that TeaGschwendner teas are carefully chosen for not only for the quality of the tea leaves but also the purity.
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