Oolong Teas

Oolong tea

Ollong tea is a semi oxidized tea processes from the same plant as any other tea which is Camellia sinensis and the process of making oolong tea includes withering and oxidation before twisting. Oolong tea offers a distinctive taste, aroma and liquor due to its processing methods which is loved by the oolong tea lovers across the globe. Due to the semi processing methods, oolong tea offers characteristics of black tea as well as green tea and that is also the reason behind its popularity. Buy best oolong tea online to experience the unique flavor and delicate aroma of high quality oolong.

Health benefits of Oolong tea

Like any other black or green tea, oolong tea has many benefits to the health that includes;

1. Prevent cancer
2. Control diabetes
3. It protects teeth against decay
4. Reduces obesity
5. Relives stress and improves brain health
6. Helps preventing skin diseases and many more

Types of oolong tea

Da Hong Pao oolong breaks all records when it comes to world’s most expensive tea, as some website states that oolong tea hit the most expensive tea in the world records with unbelievable price for a small quantity. There are many other types of oolong teas and the list of some includes;

1. High mountain oolong
2. Regular oolong
3. Wuyi oolong tea
4. Milk oolong
5. High mountain oolong and many more

Properties, taste and aroma of oolong tea can change with different tea gardens, regions, altitudes and etc.

How to brew oolong tea?

1. Boil water up to 80 degree to 95 degree Celsius (ideally 125ml to 150ml for one cup).
2. Use 2.5 to 3 grams of loose green tea in the pot and make sure the pot is rinsed by the hot water to raise its temperature then the room temperature which may not affect the ideal steeping conditions.
3. Pour tea hot water into the pot or Gaiwan containing the oolong tea and strain after 10-12 seconds which allows the tea pot and the cup to acquire its aroma and also allows the tea to become tender enough to loose its actual sipping characteristics.
4. Pour the hot water again into the pot containing the oolong tea and steep for 2 minutes (this can vary as per preferences)
5. Strain into the cup and enjoy the delicious oolong tea.