Oolong is a traditional semi-oxidized Chinese tea (Camellia sinensis) produced through a process including withering the plant under strong sun and oxidation before curling and twisting. Most oolong teas, especially those of fine quality, involve unique tea plant cultivars that are exclusively used for particular varieties. The degree of oxidation, which varies according to the chosen duration of time before firing, can range from 8 to 85%, depending on the variety and production style. Oolong is especially popular in south China and among ethnic Chinese in Southeast Asia as is the Fujian preparation process known as the Gongfu tea ceremony.
Different styles of oolong tea can vary widely in flavor. They can be sweet and fruity with honey aromas, or woody and thick with roasted aromas, or green and fresh with complex aromas, all depending on the horticulture and style of production. Several types of oolong tea, including those produced in the Wuyi Mountains of northern Fujian, such as Da Hong Pao, are among the most famous Chinese teas. Different varieties of oolong are processed differently, but the leaves are usually formed into one of two distinct styles. Some are rolled into long curly leaves, while others are 'wrap-curled' into small beads, each with a tail. The former style is the more traditional.
Oolong teas share some characteristics with both green and black teas - they have light flavour notes but are often more complex in taste than green teas, but not as strong as black teas.
To maintain business relations with us producing areas and varieties include:
Fujian
Da Hong Pao ("Big Red Robe")
Shui Jin Gui ("Golden Water Turtle")
Tieluohan ("Iron Arhat")
Bai Jiguan ("White Cockscomb")
Rougui ("Cassia")
Shui Xian ("Narcissus")
Tieguanyin ("Iron Goddess of Mercy")
Huangjin Gui
Guangdong
Single Bush Dancong ("Phoenix oolong")
Taiwan
Dongding
Dongfang Meiren
Alishan oolong
Lishan oolong
Baozhong
Ruan Zhi
Jin Xuan
Black Oolong
High-mountain or gaoshan
Tieguanyin
And we have custom flavored Oolong tea and Custom Private Label Service
