Also known as semi-oxidised teas, Oolongs are the most popular tea in Taiwan. Spent Oolong leaves are often slightly brown around the edges due to the oxidising process which depreciates the leaves. Brewed oolong teas are a light, shiny gold in colour. Famous examples are Wuyi tea, Tie Guanyin and Dong Ding Ooolong.
The most famous Oolong teas come from Taiwan, though they are also made in Fujian and Guangdong in China. Oolong leaves are picked, selected, then taste-sealed before being roasted and shaped. The particular methods and ways of performing these steps produces an unbelievable range of Oolong teas, of which there are well over 100 varietals.
Oolongs are famous for being slightly astringent upon taste, with a strong sweet echo. The tea makers of Taiwan have acheieved amazing flavours in Oolong tea, ranging from milky palettes to quite full bodied strong teas. Oolong teas are generally higher in caffeine content than green tea.
Brewing Tips:
- 5g per cup
- Water Temperature 100°C
- Steep Time: 1-2 minutes (it’s up to you!)
