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Prevent and Fight Disease with Oolong Tea

Chinese oolong teaUnique Quality of Wu Long Tea

Again, the formal name of this variety is Wu Long Tea although you would likely find it sold as oolong.  For this tea, the leaves are only oxidized partially, which is done by using controlled but varying levels of heat.  Just as with loose green tea and loose black that offers a nice flavor and health benefits, oolong also has the same characteristics.

China remains the top producer of Wu Long Tea but with growing consumer demand, it is now grown in other regions of the world.

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What makes Imperial Formosa Oolong Tea different?

Oolong teaMost people, even those that drink tea often have never enjoyed the flavor of Imperial Formosa Oolong Tea.  When compared to other tea such as green and black tea, it is not as well known but because of the wonderful flavor, it is worth trying.

Because oolong tea is only partially fermented, it has a flavor that falls between green tea, which is not fermented at all, and black tea, which is fully fermented.  This means the cup of tea you would enjoy is not as strong and bold as black tea but bolder than a cup of green tea.  In addition, oolong tea has some interesting and complex flavors, as well as a soothing aroma.

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How Oolong (Wulong) Tea is Processed

wulong tea setFor a class rate tea, you cannot go wrong in choosing Chinese oolong (or wulong) tea. Of all tea consumed in the world, this is by far the most popular. Because of the half-fermentation process it goes through, the tea is a cross between green tea and black Chinese tea. The flavor is smooth and refreshing and the aroma natural and lingering.

The name “wulong” translates in Chinese to dragon, which has quickly become the symbol for Chinese tea in general. Although history does not tell us if the name came from a particular location or part of the Camellia sinensis plant, we do know that it is an amazing choice. The pinyin for oolong is pronounced “Wu Long”, which again means black dragon, a lucky character to the Chinese people. Read the rest of this entry »

Four Popular Teas

black tea green tea oolong tea white teaThe four types of tea have been enjoyed for hundreds of years and the components continue to provide the same enjoyment for people today.

Most people believe that there are virtually hundreds of possibilities when it comes to types of tea.  However, every tea available is based off one of the four types of tea covered in this article.  These four teas are made with different ingredients and processes so the benefits yielded are unique.  These teas include Black TeaGreen Tea, and White Tea. Read the rest of this entry »

The Many Colors of Chinese Tea

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There are no better flavors of tea than those coming from China. With literally thousands of varieties based on four primary types of Chinese tea, the flavors are unrivaled.

To the Chinese people, tea is one of the necessities of life, along with rice, oil, salt, vinegar, sauce, and firewood. Using the four primary Chinese teas as a base, virtually thousands of varieties are produced. Tea is classified using several components to include method of preparation, quality, and procedure.

However, when most people buy tea online or through a local specialty shop, they are most concerned with quality. Regardless, we wanted to discuss the eight classifications of Chinese tea, which include green, oolong, flower, yellow, white, black, red, and compressed. Each of these special teas offers something unique, as you will discover below.

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