Oolong for an Organic Future Tea
Comins' Oolong for an Organic Future is a nutty, strong, and deliciously woody loose-leaf oolong tea from Nantou County, Taiwan. Jin Xuan tea leaves are known for producing oolong with creamy, milky tones and a smooth texture, complemented by an underlying sweetness.
About the farmers: Tea production in Taiwan is highly collaborative, with numerous steps contracted out to small, specialized businesses. This oolong is the result of a partnership between two young brothers—who aim to gain organic certification for their family tea garden—and a master baker with a visionary plan to become carbon neutral or even carbon negative within the next two years.
In this highly networked tea system, their work has the potential to inspire others to follow the same path. In an industry that must attract and retain more young people, the hope is that this pioneering approach will demonstrate first-hand how exciting a positive, sustainable future in Taiwanese tea can be.
Materials: Jin Xuan tea (medium oxidized, baked in a three-step, multi-stage process)
Made by: Tsai Brothers (tea farmer), Yu Wen (tea baker) + Comins Tea
Origin: Nantou County, Taiwan
Specifications: 50 g loose tea
Packaging: The packet and label are both certified as industrial compostable.
Use:
- Use 5 g of tea leaves for every 13.5 oz. (400 mL) water, heated to 194℉.
- Steep for 2 minutes.
- These tea leaves can be brewed up to six times—just place the leaves to one side and reuse.
Further Reading: Since 2007, Rob & Michelle Comins have traveled the world building lasting relationships with growers to bring exceptional, flavorful selections to tea drinkers everywhere. Each tea reflects their commitment to environmental care, responsible cultivation, and the communities of growers they work with. Comins balances quality and value, making loose leaf tea an everyday pleasure.
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