{"product_id":"ariel-formosa-oolong-tea","title":"ARIEL Formosa","description":"\u003cp\u003eARIEL Formosa is a whole leaf oolong from Taiwan, available in a 1 kg bulk format for café and specialty retail programmes. It sits at the darker end of the oolong spectrum, producing a fuller, amber-coloured cup that bridges oolong and black tea character. Well suited to any loose leaf oolong or premium tea programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cup is a deep amber-orange, with a smooth, full body and a warm, slightly honeyed character. There is a gentle earthiness and a soft woody note in the finish, with none of the astringency of fully oxidised black teas. Approachable for a broad guest profile and distinct enough to anchor a loose leaf oolong menu slot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormosa is the historical Portuguese name for Taiwan, long used in the international tea trade to designate Taiwanese oolongs. Taiwan's growing regions produce oolongs with a characteristic body and depth that have made the origin internationally respected. The open, twisted leaf style reflects a more oxidised processing approach than rolled-pellet oolongs such as Tie Kuan Yin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteep 2.5 g per 200 ml at 95 °C for 3 to 4 minutes. At this ratio, a 1 kg bag yields approximately 400 portions – a useful baseline for programme planning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oolong tea leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1 kg bulk loose leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoundation\u003c\/strong\u003e: Humaniterra Foundation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e: Oolong tea, single origin, loose leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Terra Café et Thé Ltée","offers":[{"title":"1 kg loose leaf","offer_id":43463629733939,"sku":"TARIORIOOCN07F001","price":82.5,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg loose leaf (volume price)","offer_id":44112167960627,"sku":"TARIORIOOCN07V001","price":80.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/2363\/3971\/files\/formosa-oolong-tea-ariel-1KG.jpg?v=1754492272","url":"https:\/\/wholesale.cafeterra.ca\/products\/ariel-formosa-oolong-tea","provider":"Terra Coffee \u0026 Tea Wholesale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}