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Oolong Tea

Oolong (Wulong) means "Black Dragon." It is the most diverse category of tea, ranging from light and floral to dark and roasted. Masterfully crafted in China and Taiwan, oolong requires intricate processing steps like bruising, rolling, and roasting.

At a Glance

  • β€’Complex and evolving.
  • β€’A perfume you can drink.

When People Drink This

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Quiet contemplation

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Gongfu tea sessions

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After dinner

Often part of rituals
Gongfu Cha brewing methodSmelling the aroma cup

Who Keeps This Drink Alive

People behind this drink

Tea Masters in Taiwan

Artisans

Producing high-mountain oolongs with distinct floral notes.

Wuyi Rock Tea Makers

Traditionalists

Crafting mineral-rich, roasted oolongs from the Wuyi Mountains.

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How This Drink Feels

The sensory experience

floral and creamy and roasted and mineral and fruity, with notes of orchid and honey and toast and peach ending with a lingering and sweet finish

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Complex and evolving.

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A perfume you can drink.

Why This Drink MattersβŒ„
Oolong represents the pinnacle of tea craftsmanship. It is the tea of connoisseurs, offering layers of flavor that evolve with each steeping.

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Origin Story

Rooted in Fujian

πŸ“ ChinaπŸ“ TaiwanFujianGuangdongNantou
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Perfect for the Holiday Season

Holiday Pick

Even during the holiday season, this drink finds its place β€” between long conversations, travel days, heavy meals, or quiet pauses away from the noise.

  • πŸ§‘β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§ Everyone-friendly
  • πŸ”₯ Best served warm
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Places & Everyday Rituals

Where this drink feels most at home

πŸ“Tea connoisseur's tableπŸ“Specialty tea shops
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Moments Like This

Best enjoyed when you have time to sit and savor multiple cups from the same leaves.
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Did You Know?

The oxidation level of oolong can vary from 10% to 80%, creating its huge flavor range.

🎈Fun Facts
  • πŸ€“Oolong leaves are often rolled into tight balls that unfurl dramatically during brewing.
Cultural BeliefsβŒ„
Believed to aid in digestion and weight management.
How This Drink Is MadeβŒ„
⏱5-10 minutes
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Ingredients

The Base

  • Oolong Tea Leaves
  • Hot Water

Instructions

"Oolong reveals itself in layers. Short, multiple infusions (Gongfu style) are best to experience its full journey. "
1. Use a small teapot (gaiwan or yixing). 2. Rinse leaves with hot water (90-95Β°C). 3. Steep for short bursts (20-40 seconds), increasing time with each infusion.

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