Description
This tea plant has been cultivated to grow into a tall tree shape. The best leaves must be harvested from the top of the plant to yield layers of complex flavors. There are many steps required by an experienced tea maker to produce such an exceptional tea. One example is the careful charcoal roasting step.
Insider Tip: This is best enjoyed Gong Fu style, or in a Gaiwan. Note the changes in flavor and aroma in each infusion.
Caffeine Level: Medium.
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Oolong teas are commonly known as partially oxidized because the oxidation allowed in processing varies between that of a green tea and that of a black. Varying between 15-70% oxidation, oolongs are produced into two main varieties: a darker, open-leafed style (such as our Dar Hong Pao), and a greener, rolled-ball style (such as our Jade Oolong). Darker oolongs tend to have a soft, fruity character with undertones of stone fruit. Greener oolongs offer a more green infusion with a more floral character.
Ingredients: Oolong tea from Chazhou, Guangdong China.
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