Taiwan Red Oolong Tea
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Taiwan Red Oolong Tea
A richly oxidized Taiwanese oolong with ripe fruit aroma honeyed sweetness smooth roasted depth and a glowing amber red infusion.
Overview
Taiwan Red Oolong Tea is a distinctive Taiwanese specialty tea first developed in the Luye tea region of Taitung in 2008.
This heavily fermented and medium roasted oolong produces a glowing amber red liquor with rich texture, ripe fruit aroma, honeyed sweetness, and a remarkably smooth finish.
The Story Behind Red Oolong
Red Oolong was created through innovative Taiwanese tea craftsmanship to showcase the unique climate and terroir of the Luye tea region.
Rather than relying on altitude alone, this tea reflects the importance of tea making skill, local geography, and careful oxidation and roasting techniques.
Today, Red Oolong is celebrated as one of Taiwan’s most modern and expressive specialty teas.
Flavor and Aroma Profile
- Aroma: Ripe fruit honey floral and lightly woody
- Taste: Smooth mellow and naturally sweet
- Body: Rich rounded and silky
- Finish: Lingering fruity sweetness with roasted depth
Flavor impression: A luxurious balance of fruit honey and warm roasted elegance.
Tea Craft and Processing
- Heavily fermented Taiwanese oolong tea
- Medium heavy roasted style
- Hemispherical rolled leaf appearance
- Amber orange red tea liquor
- Crafted in the Luye tea region of Taiwan
Taiwanese Gongfu Brewing Method
- Use 1 tablespoon of tea per cup.
- Heat water to 90°C.
- Steep for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Re steep multiple times to experience evolving flavor layers.
Tip: This tea is also exceptional when cold brewed, bringing out its honeyed fruit character beautifully.
Origin and Tea Details
Origin: Luye, Taitung, Taiwan
Tea Type: Heavily oxidized oolong tea
Fermentation: Approximately 30 to 40%
Roasting Style: Initial roasting
Altitude: Approximately 350 meters
Form and Ingredient
Form: Loose leaf Taiwanese oolong tea
Ingredient: Oolong tea.
Overall Experience
Taiwan Red Oolong Tea is smooth, aromatic, and deeply expressive. A modern Taiwanese tea masterpiece that captures ripe fruit richness, honeyed sweetness, and elegant roasted complexity in every cup.