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Wu-Long Tea - Oolong Tea

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Wu-long tea (also referred to by many as oolong tea) originated in the Fukien province of China. It is a fruity medium-bodied brew that combines attributes of both black and green tea varieties.

Recognized as the most fragrant of all varieties, oolong tea has a flavor that echos the freshness of green tea (only without the tinge of bitterness) and a rich aroma characteristic of black tea blends.

While black tea undergoes extensive fermentation, and green tea minimal withering and oxidation, the processing for wulong falls some where in the middle of these two varieties.

Commonly referred to as "semi-fermented" tea, this delicious brew is one of the most complicated to produce. The leaves are wilted under the heat of the sun immediately after plucking and then are shaken in bamboo baskets to slightly damage them and release the oils and other compounds.

The leaves are then dried until the edges turn a reddish hue. A firing or special heating process stops further oxidation, giving the brew its unique attributes. The leaves have the appearance of loosely twisted balls that may vary in color based on fermentation time.

Wu-long tea is graded according to the harvest season, handling, and the quality of the leaves. Crops that are plucked during the summer months are the most consistent and stable, thereby producing the highest quality teas.

Formosa oolong, which is grown in Taiwan, is considered the finest variety available and is sometimes referred to as "the champagne of teas."

It has an amber appearance and peach-like essence. Other types of wu long tea include these delightful varieties:

Ti Kuan Yin – delicate peach flavoring with nutty undertones
Tieguanyin – sweet to the palette
Shuixian – darker oolong that features a spicy flavor
Da Hong Poa – light and delicate
Fenghuang Dancong – flowery sweet taste
Darjeeling – a semi-fermented version of the traditional black tea variety

Oolong tea has more polyphenols than black or green tea varieties. Polyphenols have strong antioxidant properties to help protect against a variety of health conditions and disease.

In addition, polyphenols may help improve metabolism to facilitate weight loss and promote healthier skin condition.

A cup of oolong tea contains about half the caffeine of a cup of coffee. See related articles below for more information.

Health Benefits of Wu-long Tea
Oolong Tea in Vietnam
Wu Yi Tea
Wulong Tea and Weight Loss
Wu Long's Anti-Aging Properties
Wu Yi Oolong ... Alternative to Coffee
How Wu-Long became Known as Black Dragon Tea
How Wu Yi Tea Got Its Name
Herbal Tea Benefits
Facts About Tea

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