Oolong tea sits somewhere between the green and black teas in that it is partly fermented. The making techniques includes withering, Zuoqing, panning,rolling and firing. The process of Zuoqing is crucial to the quality of oolong tea, consisting of shaking and cooling of green leaves, which gives oolong tea characteristic appearance and taste. The color of oolong tea leaves is distinctively greenish brown or coppery red. After being steeped in boiling water, the tea leaves are showing green in the center with red edge, while the liquor looks yellow-red or yellow. The unique charm of oolong tea is the result of the specific ecological environment, different varieties of tea plants and processing techniques.
Originated in Fujian province, oolong tea is mainly produced in Fujian,Guangdong and Taiwan provinces. There are many varieties and the popular ones include Wuyi Yan Cha (Wuyi Rock Tea), Anxi Tieguanyin tea, Fenghuang Dancong tea (Phoenix Single Bush tea), Taiwan Mountain oolong tea and Wenshan Baozhong (Pou chong) tea.
Oolong tea sits somewhere between the green and black teas in that it is partly fermented. The making techniques includes withering, Zuoqing, panning,rolling and firing. The process of Zuoqing is crucial to the quality of oolong tea, consisting of shaking and cooling of green leaves, which gives oolong tea characteristic appearance and taste. The color of oolong tea leaves is distinctively greenish brown or coppery red. After being steeped in boiling water, the tea leaves are showing green in the center with red edge, while the liquor looks yellow-red or yellow. The unique charm of oolong tea is the result of the specific ecological environment, different varieties of tea plants and processing techniques.
Originated in Fujian province, oolong tea is mainly produced in Fujian,Guangdong and Taiwan provinces. There are many varieties and the popular ones include Wuyi Yan Cha (Wuyi Rock Tea), Anxi Tieguanyin tea, Fenghuang Dancong tea (Phoenix Single Bush tea), Taiwan Mountain oolong tea and Wenshan Baozhong (Pou chong) tea.