Gaba White tea Buddha Hand
€13.98
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Taiwan
Taiwanese teas are distinguished by their exceptional qualities, the result of ancestral know-how and ideal natural conditions. Inherited in particular from producers in China's Fujian province, this tradition has found fertile ground in Taiwan for the development of magnificent grands crus with incomparable flavours, the pride of Taiwanese producers.
包种-Wulong tea from Taiwan
Baozhong
€10.62
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Taiwan wulong tea
Gaba Wu Long
€25.83
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Taiwan wulong tea
Sun Moon Lake Gaba Wu Long
€32.23
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Teas from Taiwan, the fruit of inimitable know-how
Taiwan wulong tea
Sun Moon Lake Milky Wu long
€29.38
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Taiwan wulong tea
Gaba Wu Long Superior
€33.18
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Taiwan wulong tea
Qing Xin Wu Long
€31.99
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冻顶 - Taiwan wulong tea
Dong Ding
€25.02
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Our different types of teas from Taiwan
Dong Ding
Originating in Nantou County, Dong Ding is a medium-oxidized wulong (35-50%) with floral, fruity and lightly roasted flavors. It is ideally prepared in a Yixing earthenware teapot.
Baozhong
Produced in the Wenshan Mountains, this slightly oxidized tea (15-20%) is the "greenest" of Taiwan's Wulongs. Its floral and biscuity flavors make it a light, pleasant tea, perfect for hot days.
Gaba Wulong
This tea is produced by depriving the leaves of oxygen, which increases their gaba amino acid content. Gaba Wulong teas offer complex flavors of stewed apples, licorice, cocoa and spices, with a buttery finish.
Sun Moon Lake Milky
Grown near Sun Moon Lake, this low-oxidation (20%) tea is renowned for its milky, fruity notes, reminiscent of nashi and green pear.
Gaba White Tea "Buddha's Hand
This exceptional white tea, from the Fo Shou cultivar, is produced on Taiwan's North Shore. It combines mineral and fruity flavors with a fresh eucalyptus note.
What is GABA?
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid) is a key amino acid and inhibitory neurotransmitter in the brain, helping to reduce neuronal excitability and manage stress. In GABA teas, a special oxygen-deprivation process transforms glutamic acid into GABA, offering relaxing properties and a unique taste experience.
Tasting: an art in itself
To fully appreciate these great vintages, we recommend preparation in gong fu cha, an art of tasting originally practised in China. Yixing's terracotta teapots are ideal for this method, thanks to their porous walls which are unrivalled for bringing out all the subtleties of great teas.
A unique terroir
Located in East Asia, Taiwan, once dubbed "Ilha Formosa" by the Portuguese, is a mountainous island. Over 60% of its surface area is covered by mountain ranges, creating a subtropical climate with wide temperature swings between day and night. These conditions enable the tea plants to develop unique organoleptic signatures, contributing to the renown of Taiwan teas.
Refined know-how
Taiwanese producers are renowned for their expertise and refined cooking methods. The Taiwanese government supports the development of specific cultivars such as Jin Xuan #12, Cui Yu #13 and Ruby #18, which have become global benchmarks. Innovation continues in tea production, notably with "gaba teas", famous for their relaxing effects thanks to high levels of the amino acid gaba.
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