Bao Zhong aka Pouchong Oolong Chinese. Literally, Paper Wrapped. Very lightly oxidized oolong, a specialty of Taiwan tea growers in the vicinity of Wen Shan, Shiding and Pingling, not far from Taipei. Bao Zhong is characterized by highly floral aroma, greenish yellow liquors, and light body. Two regional Bao Zhong competitions are held each year. The name Bao Zhong refers to a way of packaging that originated circa 1860. To retain its freshness, farmers would package lightly oxidized tea in elongated papers, hence ""Baozhong"" meaning paper- wrapped tea. This method was used in Wen Shan creating a recognizable type if not exactly a brand of tea. (Pratt 2010)
One of our favorites this year is sweet and complex Pouchong. Grown in Nantou, Taiwan. We are supplied directly by the grower.
