Dragon Eye Oolong

We are so thrilled to have this Taiwanese oolong back in our lineup. Dragon Eye oolong is the darkest rolled oolong tea that we carry. A five-day oxidation process makes it nearly a black tea. The fresh leaves are harvested from tea trees grown in Dalun Mountain in the Lugu area of Nantou, Taiwan, which grows at 1600 meters above sea level. The tea master then begins the painstaking effort of creating this tea, which uniquely combines the processing steps traditionally used for both oolong and black teas. After this multi-day process, the tea is then aged for one year before it is made available. The finished product is then roasted to seal the tea's exterior and to give it the characteristic rich depth of flavor that this special tea is known for. The final result is a unique oolong unlike any you will find. The leaf and liquor aroma are heady, with a sweet hint of Dragon Eye fruit, which it is aptly named for. The tea liquor is smooth and round, filling the palette with a platter of