Pouchong Tea

Pouchong – The name Pouchong means "folded-sort" – so called from the practice of wrapping certain varieties in cotton "paper" during the oxidation stage. Although originally produced in the Fujian province of China, the majority of world production now takes place in the Wenshan area of Taiwan. Most grades of oolong, such as fancy, have been oxidized to approximately 70%, pouchongs are usually fired after only 15% or less.

Pouchong teas tend to have a mild sweetness with floral overtones. This type of tea refers exclusively to the most delicate possible of oxidation of Jade Oolong. Almost a green tea, the liquor is yellow-golden and the aroma delicate but more pronounced than that of most green teas.

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China Origin:

Jasmine Yin Hao 1st Grade – Item: 5202 – Standard Min: 22Lbs [Kosher, Scented]
Origin: Fujian, China. Jasmine tea is the oldest of all scented teas. Its base is a Pouchong tea, slightly less oxidized than oolong tea. As the tea is being dried with hot air, fresh Jasmine petals are placed in front of the fans. When the petals fragrance has been exhausted, the spent petals are placed in the base tea. Contrary to popular belief, the finest, sweetest grades contain fewer petals. The world's finest Jasmines come from the China province of Fujian. The cup has a smooth fragrance of a garden in bloom, with a liquor that is lightly sweet and very smooth. This 1st Grade Jasmine is a rare sweet treat.

Jasmine Special – Item: 5221/5222/5223 – Standard Min: 22Lbs/66Lbs/57Lbs [Kosher, Scented]
Origin: Fuzhou, China. Classic scented China green tea from Fuzhou with Jasmine petals use a Pouchong Leaf.

Taiwan Origin:

Jade Pouchong Item: 604 – Standard Min: 5Lbs [Kosher]

Origin: Taiwan. The G.S. Haly Co.'s Jade Pouchong is an excellent example of a well-made Pouchong leaf. The leaves are long and naturally twisted. The cup is very balanced and lightly sweet. The light emerald color does not give-away the surprising body and depth of this tea.