Momordica charantia (ku gua)
Momordica charantia (ku gua) - creeping or creeping, pumpkin-like plant with herbaceous shoots up to 5 m long. Its tendrils are branched, leaves typically palmately five to seven-lobed, flowers unisexual, five-fold, yellow in color, with distinct veins. The fruits are 5-25 cm long, spindle-shaped, with a wrinkled surface, ripening yellow. The plant has been introduced to virtually all tropical areas.
Lycium chinense (goji)
Fresh, only lightly dried Lycium chinense (goji, wolfberries), which has been used throughout China for centuries.
The shape is a bit like raisins, the taste of the fruit is sweet with a slightly sour aftertaste.
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) and among ordinary Chinese, goji is considered an indispensable food supplement. It is known for its benefits to the human body, both in young and old age. No negative side effects are known.
Shui Xian Superior
'Narcissus from the Wu Yi Mountains' - one of the most famous cliff (yancha) oolongs. It is made from the cultivar of the same name, which is harvested in late spring.
The tea soup is brown-orange, with a strong aroma, a richer taste, and a fruity sweet aftertaste. For a given price, this is also a very delicious tea, thanks to its mass production.
Da Hong Pao
Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) - one of the best rock teas (yancha) straight from the cradle of all oolongs - Wu Yi Shan. Teas grow on the region's numerous rocky cliffs, which, thanks to the local climate and stony soil, acquire special features that are later deepened by traditional processing.
Due to its unique properties and taste, Da Hong Pao is often referred to as the 'King of Teas'. The color of the leaves is dark brown, often with a charcoal luster. The taste is balanced, the aroma is strong but still soft and pleasant and aftertaste long and sweet.
Qi Zhong
Tie Guan Yin Superior
"The Iron Goddess of Mercy," or the Bodhisattva Guan Yin. One of the most famous Chinese teas ever.
The leaves are relatively thick, juicy and large, the infusion gives a rich green-yellow color. In the traditional Chinese concept, tea has most of what is called the orchid quality of taste & aroma. Basic Tie Guan Yin variety roasted to 25% to achieve a more pronounced and richer taste.
Dong Ding Special
High-class "Frozen top" with a softer, more floral taste with a scent full of fruit tones. Ideal tea for red tea lovers who have decided to get acquainted with oolongs. The traditional roast is not as pronounced here as with the basic class of this tea, and on the contrary, more subtle greenish tones predominate.
The tea is suitable for all-day drinking, ideal for preparation in the manner of gongfu - when using the aroma cup, you can find beautiful floral and fruit tones in the tea.
Formosa GABA Oolong
Si Ji Chun
"Spring all year round" - The aroma of dry tea is strong and deep, the infusion smells wonderful, very distinctive but clean and gentle. The real Si Ji Chun always has a strong scent, so strong that it fills the whole room.
Its taste is reminiscent of alpine oolongs - sour-sweet with tones of berries, raspberries, lemons, limes, honey and mountain flowers and of course orchids!
Tea aftertaste is very long and clean. Tea has an excellent refreshing and relaxing effect, it will lift your mood. Like any quality oolong, it is good for blood circulation, blood vessels and also fights aging.
