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Steep time
5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
5
Recommended
Water temp
96°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
—
Oxidation
—
Caffeine
Medium
Highlighted notes
Toast
Overview
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.
Pairings: toasted almonds, caramelized apple slices, roasted chicken.
Formosa Oolong is the style of brown oolong that generations of Americans have loved, especially for its toasty flavor. Don't worry about the stems; the tea is traditionally made this way in Taiwan.