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Oolong

Oolong · Tea type · China and Taiwan · Chinese, Taiwanese

Tea between green and black: the leaves are only partly oxidised, anywhere from about 8 to 85 percent. They are withered, turned and bruised, then heated to stop the oxidation, and rolled either into long twisted leaves or small balls. The name means "black dragon", after the dark, long, curly leaves.

Taste

From light and floral to dark and roasted, depending on oxidation and roast

How to brew

Often brewed gongfu-style: plenty of leaves in a small teapot or gaiwan, and many short infusions.

Cultural background

The main regions are Fujian, with the Wuyi Mountains and Anxi, Guangdong with its Phoenix teas, and Taiwan, where tea growing began in the 18th century.

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Sources

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