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Inaugural Organic Harvest: Oolong Tea Roasting Process - The Final Chapter!
In our experience, organic tea has a distinct consistency of flavor. There is simply more constitution in the tea leaves. We brewed that pot of tea ten times, and it still had substance and character.
Inaugural Organic Harvest: Oolong Tea Roasting Process - Part Two
Most oolong tea artisans agree that the most subtle and unpredictable aspect of making tea is in the roasting process.
After Tea Leaves Are Picked - The Making of Artisan Oolong Tea
The leaves are then gathered on their tarps and brought indoors for a longer, slower wilting process - allowing for partial oxidation of the leaves to occur
Inaugural Organic Harvest: Oolong Tea Roasting Process - Part One
And the first batch of leaves are in the oven! Thus begins the long slow roasting process that will be carefully attended to
Stretch Goal: Organic Tea Classroom
Thanks to the amazing generosity of our backers we have reached our original goal, but we still have many perks available!
This has enabled us to set a stretch goal that will provide a lasting contribution to the development of this new organic tea farm and hopefully, to the promotion of organic tea farming in Taiwan.
Referral Contest! Win a mini bamboo tea roaster and more!
Spread the word about our Indiegogo campaign and win free tea stuff!
Back to the farm: A historical event in the heart of oolong country
At the ripe young age of 60, with over 30 years of extensive experience in the industry, a tea farmer in Lugu Taiwan is returning to his roots and going small-scale organic.
Indiegogo update: Non-organic farms in the vicinity of Mr. Lin's farm?
A few people have asked about non-organic farms in the vicinity of Mr. Lin's farm and possible water run-off. Great question, here's the answer:
Introducing 'Promote Sustainability - Get Great Tea' The Eco-Cha Indiegogo Campaign
We’re really happy to release this news. We’ve just launched an Indigogo campaign aimed at supporting the traditional, small-scale tea industry in Taiwan.
Aged Dong Ding Oolong Tea - An Impromptu Introduction
Freshly harvested High Mountain Organic Oolong and decades-old Aged Dong Ding Oolong Tea
Review: Eco-Cha Dong Ding Oolong Reviewed By Amanda Wilson
"Recently on Twitter I was asked which roasted Dong Ding is my favorite, I listed Eco-Cha's as part of my top three based on last year's harvest, tasting this year's I might have to change it to my favorite." ~ Amanda Wilson
Seasonal Products & The Beauty of Seasonal Flavors
With a small batch seasonal product, like artisan tea, flavors change from season to season. The general qualities of a particular type of tea remain but weather, processing, and roasting will effect the character of each batch. This is the beauty of a hand made seasonal product.