To create exceptional teas, you must start with exceptional leaves. Percival Boyd’s Teas of Origin are loose-leaf teas cultivated from the world’s best growers, found in the cooler climates and higher elevations of Sri Lanka, India and China. Percival Boyd’s Teas of Origin – a mixture of style, elegance, sophistication and taste.
 

Orchid Oolong

History: More assertive than a green tea but not as bold as a black, Orchid Oolong belongs to the flavor group considered “the champagne of teas.” Oolong teas derive from plants growing in the mountainous Fujian region of China. Orchid Oolong begins as small, tender tea shoots. Dried and gently rolled to release essential oils, the leaves then experience a brief fermentation, about half of what occurs during the preparation of a black tea. This polishing gives the leaf a green center and a red edge, and prepares it to infuse a full, fruity cup with a lingering finish.

Pairings: During or after main courses of fish or well-spiced recipies.

An oolong tea with golden liquor and fresh, floral aroma, close in character to a green or jasmine tea.
3 oz. tin

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