Oolong Tea
  • Formosa Oolong — one of twelve 100g teas included in the Porter Hill Tea Library
  • Formosa Oolong from Porter Hill, toasty and sweet
  • Formosa Oolong – loose leaf detail 3
  • A glass of brewed tea photographed at Porter Hill in Huddersfield
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Formosa Oolong

Taiwanese oolong with gentle sweetness, toasted notes and a pleasantly dry finish.

Caffeine
Contains caffeine
Brew
1 tsp · 90°C · 2 min
Milk
No milk needed
Best
Mid-afternoon
Taiwan
£11.40
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Weight
Which size should I choose?

50gTry it first, or keep a few different teas open.

100gA sensible everyday pouch for most tea drinkers.

200g+Best when it is already part of your tea shelf.

Larger packs usually suit repeat favourites; smaller packs suit discovery.

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Is this your cup?

People who like a toasty, sweet oolong with a pleasantly dry finish.

Perhaps not if you want a floral, green-style oolong.

Good together

Postage & the practical bits.

We hand-pack your order in Huddersfield. Free standard UK delivery from £35. Delivery options and charges are confirmed at checkout.

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Get to know your tea.

Where the tea was grown

Taiwan

Explore the ingredients

Oolong
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Traditional Taiwanese oolong

The toasty oolong that feels like a quiet afternoon

A rounded Taiwanese oolong with gentle sweetness up front, toasted depth as you sip, and a clean dry finish that keeps you reaching for more. For people who want something nuanced without fuss.

Origin
Taiwan
Caffeine
Medium
Milk?
Best without
Best time
Mid-afternoon
Formosa Oolong from Porter Hill, toasty and sweet

The story

From the misty gardens of Taiwan

Formosa is the old Portuguese name for Taiwan, meaning 'beautiful island', and the oolongs grown there have been prized since the late nineteenth century. This one comes from mountain gardens where mist and cooler air slow the leaves down, building depth and sweetness before harvest.

The semi-oxidised processing sits somewhere between green and black tea, giving you a cup that is neither grassy nor tannic. There is a gentle floral quality at first, then toasted notes roll in, think warm biscuit rather than smoke. A pleasant dryness at the finish keeps everything crisp.

It suits that mid-afternoon moment when you want a proper brew but not a jolt. No milk, no fuss, just a clean and elegant cup that rewards a quiet five minutes.

How to brew it

Brewing your Formosa Oolong

01Hot

Amount
1 tsp (2.5g)
Water
90°C
Time
2 minutes

Don't use boiling water. A bit off the boil keeps it smooth.

02Second steep

Amount
Same leaves
Water
90°C
Time
2–3 minutes

Good oolong leaves will give you two or three goes.

03Iced

Amount
1.5 tsp (4g)
Water
Cold
Time
8–12 hours in the fridge

Strain and serve over ice for a smooth, refreshing summer cup.

Shop tip: Let the leaves unfurl fully by using a roomy pot or infuser. Cramped leaves give a flatter brew.

Made for moments like

The 3pm pause

When you want something more interesting than builder's tea but not as demanding as a full afternoon-tea spread.

Quiet reading hour

A rounded cup that doesn't distract from your book. Sip, read, refill.

After a big lunch

The dry finish cuts through that pleasantly full feeling without needing milk.

Lovely withShortbreadPlain almond biscuitsLight fruit cakeA square of milk chocolateSoft cheese and crackers

Weighing it up?

Not quite what you’re after? Try these.

Quanzhou Milk OolongQuanzhou Milk OolongChoose this if you prefer a creamier, almost caramel-like sweetness.From £5.85 Orange Jasmine OolongOrange Jasmine OolongChoose this if you want citrus brightness and jasmine fragrance in your oolong.From £5.00

Good questions

Things people ask us in the shop

Does Formosa Oolong contain caffeine?

Yes, it has a moderate caffeine level, less than black tea but enough for a gentle lift in the afternoon. Fine for most people earlier in the day but maybe not right before bed.

Should I add milk?

Best without. Milk muddies the delicate toasted and floral notes. If you really like milk in your tea, you might prefer a malty Assam instead.

How many cups will I get from a 100g pouch?

Around 40 cups, using about 2.5g (one teaspoon) per cup. More if you re-steep the leaves a second time.

Can I steep the leaves more than once?

Absolutely. Good oolong leaves handle two or three infusions. Add a little extra time for each steep and you will notice the flavour shift slightly each round.

How should I store it?

Keep it sealed in a cool, dry place away from heat, sunlight and strong aromas. An airtight caddy in the cupboard is ideal.

Full product details

Taiwanese oolong with gentle sweetness, warm toasted depth and a pleasantly dry finish. Formosa makes a rounded cup for drinkers who like their tea aromatic rather than heavily flavoured.

Enjoy it without milk and notice how the toasted character develops as the tea cools.

Smooth • Floral • Refined

Ingredients

Premium Taiwanese Oolong

Brewing guide

  • Amount: 1 teaspoon per cup
  • Water: Water at 90°C
  • Time: 2 minutes

FAQs

Does it contain caffeine? Yes — it contains natural caffeine.

Can I drink it with milk? We recommend enjoying it without milk so the flavour stays clean and clear.

How should I store it? Keep it sealed, cool and dry — away from heat, sunlight and strong aromas.

Explore a different cup

For a softer, creamier oolong, compare Quanzhou Milk Oolong. For oolong woven into a malty black-tea blend, try Weaver’s Blend.

A bit of Taiwanese calm in your cup

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