Red Oolong

The red (or hong) oolong has become a speciality of Taitung, Taiwan, where the leaf grows at a lower altitude (by comparison with Taiwan’s high mountain oolongs), developing a thicker texture, suited to a higher level of oxidation. This example, grown and processed by hand on a small farm, has a subtle, gentle character, with sweet floral notes balancing the richness of the red oolong.