Fujian Oolong Tea

Oolong tea is a semi-fermented tea and therefore combines the freshness of green tea and the bitterness of black tea in perfect harmony. This tea is from the sub-family of oolongs called "oolong". It has dark green curled leaves, which unfold to make a brew of golden yellow, with an exquisitely delicate and refreshing taste. You are immediately presented with the natural jasmine taste which develops into a more complex honey and caramel taste.

A very complete tea, ideal for the stimulation of the metabolism and is easily digestible. Containing many anti-oxidants it will repair the body and stimulate the mind.

Recently oolong teas have become popular as a weight-loss product. Recent research confirms the beneficial aspects of the unique key ingredients of oolong tea such as polyphenol on the body's metabolism as part of a balanced diet.

There are three theories as to how Oolong got its name; the tribute tea theory, the Wuyi theory and the Anxi theory. The tribute tea theory states that Oolong tea is directly linked with the Dragon Pheonix tea cake as it replaced the tea cake when loose leaf tea became more popular. The Wuyi theory states that Oolong tea was first grown on Wuyi Mountain. Poems from the Qing Dynasty such as Wuyi Tea Story and Tea Tale suggest that this was the case. The third theory proposes that Oolong originates from the Anxi Oolong plant and was discovered by a man either named Sulong, Wulong or Wuliang.

Brewing Guide

3-4g in an average sized teapot, use boiled water cooled to 85˚C. Infuse for 30 seconds and discard first brew. Re-steep and infuse for 1-3 minutes, depending on taste. Re-steep up to 3 times.