What is oolong tea?

Oolong tea comes from the Camilla Sinensis tea bush. How those tea leaves from the Camilla Sinensis end up as different kinds of teas depends on what happens to the leaves after they have been picked off the tea bush.

This tea is semi-fermented and is known for its intense and flower like qualities. Oolong colors range from bright green and slightly fermented to a dark-leafed and hearty color. The greener the tea, the less fermented the leaves were.

This tea's unique drying process creates a tea that has many metabolic stimulating properties and can be used for weight management in addition to a well balanced diet.

Falsification of the oolong teas is rare as the teas generally have very distinctive aromas. Also, let's not forget that there are some of these teas that are flavored.

Health benefits:

Good for skin and teeth.
Enhances metabolism.
Good for digestion.
Good for weightloss.
Good for weight management.

It's important to remember that scientific research on tea's health and medicinal benefits are still in the early stages.

Tea Farm review: Has a variety of classic and flavored oolong teas. They carry some of our favorties. Some of the flavors are unique only to this site only. (And we just keep on coming back for more!)
Takes U.S. and International orders.

Culinary Teas review: This site mainly carries original oolong teas. This is also one of our favorites as they carry some very original oolong teas.
It's easy to order from. They take U.S., Canada, Alaska, and Hawaii orders. Also, free shipping for US Military Personnel.

Dragonwater review: They have a nice variety of oolong flavored teas. This is the one that we use when we want to try out some brand new exciting flavors! And you also know where the teas are from and what their caffeine levels are. (Which really comes in handy.)
Ships to the U.S. and a variety of countries.

Chinese oolong tea:

The most famous and expensive oolong teas are harvested on Mount Wuyi, Fujian province, China.

Da Hong Pao Oolong tea (Big Red Robe).
It is a highly prized and important tea. It is a Si Da Ming Cong (meaning: The Four Great First).
Only a few kilograms (about 5-10 pounds) of this tea are harvested every year. Real Da Hong Pao can fetch tens of thousands of dollars per kilogram (about 2.3 pounds). This tea is number 9 on China's Most Famous Teas.

Shui Jin Gui (Golden Marine Turtle).
This tea is one of the Si Da Ming Cong. This tea produces a bright green color when brewed.

Tieluohan (Iron Arhat).
This tea also happens to be one of the Si Da Ming Cong. When this tea is brewed, it results in a light green color.

Ban Ji Guan (White Rooster).
This is the last of the Si Da Ming Cong. This is a special light tea with tea leaves that are yellowish rather than green or brown.

Rou Gui.
Rou Gui literally means Cinnamon. This tea can be hard to prepare. This is a dark tea with a sweet aroma.

Shui Hsien (Water Sprite).
This is a very dark tea and it's cheapter varieties are grown elsewehere then the Wyyi mountain, Fujian province.
It is very popular in Chinese restaurants. It has a heavy honey fragrance, a burnt taste, and its color is a very dark brown, which makes it a very dark oolong tea.

Jin Fo (Golden Buddha).
This is a new tea that produces a light brew. It has a floral and creamy aftertaste, and its color is an emerald green.

Huang Guanyin (Yellow Guan Yin).
This is a very new but already famous tea. It has a creamy taste.

Huang Mei Gui (Yellow Rose).
This is a very new tea that produces a light floral taste and has a nice aromatic fragrance. When it is brewed, it is a very light green, but it is much greener then other green Wuyi teas.

Qi Lan (Rare Orchid or Profound Orchid).
It is a popular tea with a very fruity taste, and sweet and nutty aroma.

Jin Suo Chi (Golden Key).
It is a very rare tea with a light taste.

Ban Tian Yao (Half Day Perish).
It is a very rare tea that has a light smokey taste.

Bu Zhi Chun (Knows Not of Spring).
It has a light taste.

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