Oolong teas originated many years ago like most other teas in China. Formosa Oolong Tea however are different than these traditional Chinese oolong teas. Formosa oolong teas are produced in Taiwan. They are referred to as formosa oolong teas because Formosa was the original name for Taiwan. Formosa oolong tea are some of the most fragrant and fruity of all oolong teas. The peach notes are typically very noticeable in both the aroma and flavor, but formosa oolong tea is often blended with woody and nutty notes. Many people consider formosa oolong tea has a chestnut flavor and many consider formosa oolong tea to have the most sophisticated and complex flavor of any variety of tea.

Formosa oolong tea are graded differently than Chinese Oolong Teas. The government of Taiwan imposed a standard grading system for its teas that makes if easy to ensure that you're receiving a high quality tea. The best grade of Formosa tea is  "Finest to Choice" and the second highest grade is called "Finest".

Apple Oolong Teas are some of the easiest to judge as the grades really speak to the quality of the tea.
By choosing loose Formosa teas of one of the highest grades one will ensure that he/she is getting the best quality for the money. Formosa oolong tea like other oolong teas is different in the way that it's brewed. Tradition calls for you to "awaken" the oolong tea leaves before brewing them. To do this, prepare your water by boiling it and letting it cool to about 180°F. Formosa oolong tea should be brewed only about one minute. Over brewing this mild tea can cause it to be bitter. Brewing Imperial Formosa oolong tea with spring water that is high in mineral content will yield the best tasting tea. The mineral content in the water brings out the flavor of the tea.

Organic Oolong Tea leaves can be used to produce several infusions of tea. Each infusion will taste just a bit different. Though each infusion is different, each will be delicious if you've selected a good quality tea.  Formosa Imperial oolong tea is a very healthy drink. Farmosa oolong tea is very high anti-oxidant content. The partial fermentation that oolong tea ensures that it is very high in the anti-oxidant polyphenol. This presence of polyphenol in formosa oolong tea in particular prevent heart disease and cancer.