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The Right Way to Drink Imperial Formosa Oolong Tea

Oolong teaSince oolong tea originates in China and the country still products most of the oolong tea enjoyed around the world, few people think of this type of tea from coming from any country.  However, Taiwan also produces a variety of oolong tea called Imperial Formosa, which is delicious and worth tasting.

Second only to China, Taiwan produces a large amount of oolong tea and in fact, they grow some of the finest in the world.  While there are different varieties, Imperial Formosa is by far the most enjoyable, which is delicate but also full-flavored.

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Black Dragons – Imperial Formosa Oolong Tea

Imperial Formosa oolong teaIn the past few years, oolong tea has grown tremendously in westernized countries.  Standard oolong was first discovered in China whereas Formosa oolong is grown in Taiwan.  Of all tea on the market, oolong is without doubt one of the most delicious.  If you have never tried this particular type of tea, it is worth your time to taste it.

As mentioned, standard oolong originated from China with the name translating to “black dragon”.  The official name is Wulong tea, which most people believe is named after the person that developed this particular variety of tea.

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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 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 , 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 .  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 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 »