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Formosa Pouchong tea
£28.35 – £31.35
- Formosa Pouchong Tea: very lightly oxidised – between an oolong and a green tea.
- Our Formosa Pouchong tea is from Pinglin near Taipei in Taiwan.
- Has a beautiful open style leaf typical of Formosa teas.
- It has the wonderful aroma of gardenia. Pouchong is lightly oxidised 10-20%.
- The taste is distinctive partly due to the original unique process of wrapping the leaves.
- Amber coloured in the cup, Pouchong has a mild, smooth and sweet character.
- An ideal tea for afternoon or evening.
Formosa Pouchong Tea: very lightly oxidised - between an oolong and a green tea.
Our Formosa Pouchong tea is from Pinglin near Taipei in Taiwan. Having a beautiful open style leaf typical of Formosa teas it has the wonderful aroma of gardenia. Pouchong is lightly oxidised 10-20%. The taste is distinctive partly due to the original unique process of wrapping the leaves in paper during oxidation. Amber coloured in the cup, Pouchong has a mild, smooth and sweet character ideal tea for afternoon or evening. Use one teaspoon per cup with freshly boiled water that has cooled a little, to around 90 C. and infuse for five minutes.
Tea from Grey's Teas
Our teas are loose leaf and we specialise in large leaf grades. All are made using traditional orthodox methods. Our teas are from named tea gardens or defined areas of origin.
Sourcing our tea
Formosa Pouchong tea has been chosen for its distinctive, balanced flavour, aroma and appearance. Our tea is carefully sourced from long-established shippers. We can therefore guarantee the quality and origin of each tea and that it conforms to UK food and drink health regulations and our own demanding grading requirements.
The benefits of loose leaf tea
This loose leaf tea enables the full flavour characteristics of the tea to infuse. This tea is chosen for its high grade which imparts the flavour and aroma characteristics for which this tea is best known. A extra time is necessary when infusing large leaf grades but you will be rewarded with a superior, more balanced cup. You will be well rewarded for your patience!
Packing options
There are generally several packing options to choose from. These are 60 grams, 125 grams and 250 grams, the default being 125 grams in a packet. Our silver-coloured packets are a triple laminate of paper, foil and cellophane, specifically designed for tea. Alternatively, you can select a tin caddy for your tea. These square, silver coloured caddies have hinged lids. Again, 60 gram, 125 gram and 250 gram options are generally available as options which can be selected from the drop-down list. Packets and caddies have full-colour labels.
Delivery options
For delivery our standard shipping is second class post unless you choose an alternative option such as first class post or courier. Free UK shipping is available for orders over £30 and free first class post can be chosen for orders over £50.
Storing your tea
Store your tea with care by ensuring it is stored air-tight, away from heat, light, moisture and strong aromas. Our standard best-before period is one year from packing and all teas are packed to order.
A guide to our tea
At the checkout you may choose to receive a free, full-colour, eight-page guide to our tea. For more information about buying our loose leaf teas see our page How to Buy the Best Loose Leaf Tea.
Additional information
Weight | 0.216 kg |
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stooby2b (verified owner) –
A special tea 5star flavour that stays with you….only high price drops it a star…champagne tea has champagne price I guess