Showing posts with label Formosa Bonita. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Formosa Bonita. Show all posts

Thursday, May 16, 2019

20622 Formosa Bonita: FB-38

Formosa Bonita: FB-38
#20622


Estate:  Kao's Tea Garden (Hualien, Taiwan)

Altitude: 200 ft

Crop: Summer 2018

Cultivar:  Dahyei Oolong

Oxidation: 85% - 90%  (Exra High)
Rolling: Press Rolling
Leaf Style: Strip type

Aroma: Floral and a bit Sugar Cane fragrance
Flavor: Natural malto sweet and layers of floral/fruity taste.   Very smooth and lingering finish
Liquor: Orange Red

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 210F,  3 min  for the first infusion.
Second infusion can cut down to 1-1/2 min.
After third infusion, have a long steeping and pour over ice
to make freshly brew Formosa Bonita Iced Tea.

Drink it plain...before and after meal.
Or, try with ooloong (red)
for Food Pairing:  Red Meat, Sea Food...



20605W Formosa Bonita: Ruby 18

Formosa Bonita: Ruby 18
#20605W

Estate:  Wu' Tea Farm  (Sun Moon Lake, Nantou, Taiwan)
Crop: Summer 2022
Cultivar:  Ruby 18
Oxidation:Extra highly oxidized
Rolling: with Half Moon rolling and additional tumbling
Baking: lightly oxidized

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 210F,  3min




Sunday, March 19, 2017

88703 Formosa Bonita: FB 27

Formosa Bonita #88703
FB 27

Estate:  Chen's Tea Farm (Nantou County, Taiwan)
Crop: Summer 2016
Cultivar:  Jin Suang (TTES 12)
Oxidation:  Extra highly oxidized
Rolling: with Half Moon roller, strip leaf. 
Baking: lightly baked

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 210F,  3min

 

88702 Formosa Bonita: FB 78

Formosa Bonita #88702
FB 78

Estate:  Huang's Tea Farm (Taoyuan County, Taiwan)
Crop: Autumn 2016
Cultivar:  Chinsing Dahpan
Oxidation:  Extra highly oxidized
Rolling: with Half Moon roller and also additional tumbling 
Baking: lightly baked

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 210F,  3min





88701 Formosa Bonita: Ruby 18

Formosa Bonita #88701
Ruby 18

Estate:  Huang's Tea Farm  (Taoyuan County, Taiwan)
Crop: Summer 2016
Cultivar:  Ruby 18
Oxidation:Extra highly oxidized
Rolling: with Half Moon rolling and additional tumbling
Baking: lightly oxidized

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 210F,  3min



Monday, May 26, 2014

20621 Formosa Bonita HonYun 21

Formosa Bonita - 20621
HonYun 21

Estate:  Chen's Tea Garden  (about 1000 ft in altitude)
              Nantou, Taiwan
Crop: Summer 2014 
Cultivar:  HonYun 21
Appearance: Lightly twisted, natural curly strip
Oxidation:  Extra Highly oxidized
Rolling: Press Rolling  
Baking: lightly

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 200F,  4min



20616 Formosa Bonita FB-27

Formosa Bonita  - 20616
FB-27


Estate:  Chen's Tea Garden (MingJian, Nantou, Taiwan)

Altitude: 1300 ft

Crop: Summer 2014

Cultivar:  Jin Suang
Oxidation: 85% - 90%  (Exra High)
Rolling: Press Rolling
Leaf Style: Strip type
Aroma: Floral and a bit Sugar Cane fragrance
Flavor: Natural malto sweet and layers of floral/fruity taste.   Very smooth and lingering finish
Liquor: Orange Red

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 210F,  3 min  for the first infusion.
Second infusion can cut down to 1-1/2 min.
After third infusion, have a long steeping and pour over ice
to make freshly brew Formosa Bonita Iced Tea.

Drink it plain...before and after meal.
Or, try with ooloong (red)
for Food Pairing:  Red Meat, Sea Food...



Sunday, March 16, 2014

20615 FB - 47

Formosa Bonita  - 20615
FB-47


Estate:  Chen's Tea Garden (MingJian, Nantou, Taiwan)

Altitude: 1300 ft


Crop: Summer 2014

Cultivar:  Si Chi Chun  (Four Season Spring)
Oxidation: 85% - 90%  (Exra High)
Rolling: Press Rolling
Leaf Style: Strip type
Aroma: Floral and a bit Cinnamon fragrance
Flavor: Natural malto sweet and layers of floral/fruity taste.   Very smooth and lingering finish
Liquor: Orange Red

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 210F,  3 min  for the first infusion.
Second infusion can cut down to 1-1/2 min.
After third infusion, have a long steeping and pour over ice
to make freshly brew Formosa Bonita Iced Tea.

Drink it plain...before and after meal.
Or, try with ooloong (red)
for Food Pairing:  Red Meat, Sea Food...






Thursday, May 30, 2013

16505 Formosa Bonita

Formosa Bonita / Ruby 18  - 16505

Estate:  Wang's Tea Garden (Yuchih, Nantou, Taiwan)

Altitude: 600 Meters
Crop: Summer 2012
Cultivar:  TTES 18, (Ruby 18)

Oxidation: 85%  (Heavily withered and fluffed)
Rolling: Pressure Rolling, lightly twisted strip, 
Baking: Lightly baked

Leaf Style: long, open-twist leaf with no stem
Aroma:  Offers a cinnamon sweet fragrance
Flavor: Full-bodied, fruity, rich in Cinnamon note.
Liquor: Brandy color

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 205F,  2 min
Second infusion can cut down to 1 min.
After third infusion, have a longer steeping and pour over ice
to make yourself a freshly brew Gourmet Iced Oolong Tea.

Drink Plain.
Food Pairing: Red Meat, Sea Foods.

Limited Edition: 100 caddies with 2 oz/caddy (6/1/2013)






Tuesday, May 29, 2012

96204 Formosa Bonita / Ruby 18

Formosa Bonita - 96204
Ruby 18

Estate:  Yuan Hsiang Tea Factory (Nantou, Taiwan)
Garden:  (GPS:) 23.887764, 120.894019
Factory:   (GPS) 23.888457, 120.887082

Crop: Spring 2012  
Cultivar: Ruby 18
Appearance: Lightly twisted, natural curly strip
Oxidation:  Heavy
Rolling: Heavily
Baking: lightly

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 200F,  4min

96203 Formosa Bonita (HY 21)

Formosa Bonita - 96203
HonYun 21

Estate:  Yuan Hsiang Tea Factory (Nantou, Taiwan)
Garden:  (GPS:) 23.887764, 120.894019
Factory:   (GPS) 23.888457, 120.887082

Crop: Spring 2012  
Cultivar:  HonYon 21
Appearance: Lightly twisted, natural curly strip
Oxidation:  Heavy
Rolling: Heavily
Baking: lightly

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 200F,  4min

Monday, May 28, 2012

96205 Formosa Bonita

Formosa Bonita - 96205
FB - 78

Estate:  Hsu's Tea Factory (Hsinchu, Taiwan)
Crop: Spring 2012  
Cultivar:  Chinsin Dahpan
Appearance: Lightly twisted, natural curly strip
Oxidation:  Heavy
Rolling: Heavily
Baking: lightly

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 200F,  4min

96202 Formosa Bonita (FB-74)

Formosa Bonita - 96202
FB - 74

Estate:  Wang Ting Tea Factory (Jiayi, Taiwan)
Crop: Summer 2011
Cultivar:  Chinsin Oolong
Appearance: Lightly twisted, natural curly strip
Oxidation:  Heavy
Rolling: Heavily
Baking: lightly

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 200F,  4min

96206 Formosa Bonita (FB-27)

Formosa Bonita - 96206
FB - 27

Estate:  Wang Ting Tea Factory (Jiayi, Taiwan)
Crop: Summer 2011
Cultivar:  Jin Suang
Appearance: Lightly twisted, natural curly strip
Oxidation:  Heavy
Rolling: Heavily
Baking: lightly

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 200F,  4min

96201 Formosa Bonita (Ruby 18)

Formosa Bonita - 96201
Ruby 18

Estate:  Fu Yuang Tea Factory (TaoYuan, Taiwan)
Crop: Summer 2011
Cultivar:  Ruby 18
Appearance: Lightly twisted, natural curly strip
Oxidation:  Heavy
Rolling: Heavily
Baking: lightly

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 200F,  4min

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

99201 Formosa Bonita (FB-27)

Formosa Bonita - 99201
FB - 27

Estate:  Wang Ting Tea Garden (Jiayi, Taiwan)
Crop: Summer 2011
Cultivar:  Taiwan Jin Suang (TTES 12)
Oxidation: High
Rolling: Heavily rolled with Pressed Rooler
Baking: lightly

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 210F,  3min