Oolong teas (also known as Wulong teas) are often touted by daytime television personalities as an easy (and effective) component that can be implemented into any weight loss plan. Oolong tea has astonishing character. It is smooth and buttery with a rounded mouthfeel.
Health Benefits of Oolong Teas:
- Generally contains less caffeine than green and black teas
- Great for skin and complexion
- Helps promote digestion and strong metabolism
- Rich in antioxidants
- Contains 90% less caffeine than a cup of coffee
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Oolong teas (also known as Wulong teas) are arguably the most difficult teas to manufacture. Dependent on the moisture content at the time of plucking, the leaves are often plucked and withered for eight hours. Next, they are bruised by rolling or shaking, and it is this bruising that initiates partial oxidation of the leaf edges. A combination of pan-firing and air drying are used to further reduce moisture levels. This is a very slow and delicate process. Oolongs are then given a final firing well after the initial production. Oolongs can be oxidized for as little as 10% and as high as 70%, which gives a stronger flavor and a more robust color. Oolong is rich, complex, and sometimes sweet. The liquor can be golden, green like a green tea or sturdy and red like a black tea.
History of Oolong Tea
Instructions on How to Prepare Oolong Tea
- Use 1 teaspoon per 6 ounces of fresh spring water or 1.5 teaspoons per 8 ounces of fresh spring water.
- Generally, steep your oolong tea for 3 to 4 minutes with water that is 160 to 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
Note: Each of JTafe’s loose oolong teas will arrive on your doorstep with specific preparation instructions, including all of the details that have been discussed here in this article.
