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Formosa Nut Oolong from Teavana

Steepster Score 16 Ratings Rate This Tea

75/100

Formosa Nut Oolong

Fruit Oolong Blend by Teavana

A complex combination of Chinese and Taiwanese oolong teas with sweet fruity and nutty overtones from apples, pistachios, almonds, and candied violet flowers. A natural way to diet, since it helps digest fats and increase your metabolism.

How to Prepare
Use 1 teaspoon of tea per 8oz of water. Heat water to 195-200 degrees and steep for 3-4 minutes. 2oz of tea equals 25-30 teaspoons.
Ingredients:
Gourmet oolong tea, apples, almonds, pistachio nuts, and candied violet flower pieces.

15 Tasting Notes

Suzi
90

A sweet, nutty oolong. I never really picked up on the fruitiness of the blend that Teavana claims is present, but then Teavana also claims this will help me diet ‘naturally’ and I haven’t seen any evidence of that, either. Crazy ol’ Teavana.

When I used to order this at Teavana’s drink bar, I’d always get it slightly sweetened because the barista had a tendency to scorch the leaves. Now, when I drink it at home, it never needs any additives. It also oversteeps well, for those of us with a tendency to abandon our tea leaves for extended periods of time. The flavor gets richer and deeper but never overwhelming.

babelglyph
93
babelglyph 2 tasting notes

An excellent tea that I wish hadn’t been discontinued! I’ve got a stock of it that I’m holding onto and slowly drinking. It’s a tea that goes great with savory and spicy foods. It can be a bit odd to drink on its own, but trust me — try it with some spicy chips and salsa, and it will absolutely win you over. It’s a little smoky and savory. The leaves are very full, too, I use less than a teaspoon per cup because they expand so much. Absolutely worth it though, so if you can find it, then try it!

Okay, I definitely need more of this. It’s warm but light, not too heavy for a summer tea that I can drink hot. I want to know what could replace this. If anyone has any ideas for substitutes, or blends I can make at home, PLEASE let me know!! I really want more of this as I don’t think my 4oz will be enough for a lifetime.

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khsheehan
75

Good but not easy to get right. I tried filling about 1/2 inch of the infuser or cup with warm milk, then pouring the water over the leaves and letting it steep. Very nutty and has rasberry and cinnamon flavors.

PeaceLoveAmy
75

So yummy! I sweetened it with some local honey, which gives it the subtle sweetness it needs to bring out the nutty flavors. I’m going to miss you Formosa Nut Oolong.

Brandon Mathis
63

Excellent tea for a novice who is not familiar with types a flavors. This Oolong doesn’t require much sweetening and isn’t very picky about water temperature so you are less likely to burn the leaves. This Oolong is great year around but makes a perfect winter tea. The nuttiness really stands out but I feel it slightly overpowers the taste of the leaves.

imabandgeek4eva
67

This was a nice oolog. I prefer it hot with sweetener (I usually use Stevia to sweeten all my teas, but I occasionally use rock sugar). It makes a great after dinner/dessert tea because it has sweet and nutty undertones. It blends well with Hazelnut Dolce Rooibos (Teavana).

chigal
75

refreshingly sweet scent, smooth taste with a hint of sweetness. too bad it’s been discontinued

lessthan3tea
75

loved it! i think it was the smoothest so far. annnnnd i totally want more!

Joanna
75

The candied violet flowers are my favorite part and the pistachios make it deliciously nutty.

slygirl
70

I like this well enough, but not enough to repurchase. It goes into my tea rotation at work pretty often. I prefer the taste of Teavana’s Almondina Biscotti, though. If this tea is discontinued, you may want to try that as a substitute.

Arafel
25

Not the greatest, nut flavor lacks depth. Anyone want my approx. 2 ounces?

Eddie Aitken
75
Eddie Aitken 5 tasting notes

First Tea I ever had with nuts it in, didn’t think I would like it, but this has become one of my favorite Oolong’s. Goes great with food.

Better enjoy it while it lasts, it’s a canceled tea.

Trying it iced tonight, not as good as hot, but it’s way to hot out. Being discontinued soon, need to enjoy it while it lasts.

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