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After the Oolong tea has developed properly the oxidation is stopped by being fired, a process called 'panning'. Oolong Tea , combines the taste of both black and green tea. The process of making oolong teas varies from region to region with each regional variety offering many profiles, ranging from light and flowery to robust, sweet and fruity. Oolong tea is gently rolled after picking and allowed to partially ferment, only until the edges of the leafs start to turn brown.


Oolong Teas is also known as Wu-long tea. .Oolong tea is semi fermented which is one of the reasons it has such a unique character compared to Green Tea (unfermented) and Black Tea (fermented)


Oolong (Chinese: wūlóng) In Chinese tea culture, semi-oxidized oolong teas are collectively grouped as qīngchá (Chinese: 青茶; literally "blue-green tea") Oolong has a taste more akin to green tea than to black tea: it lacks the rosy, sweet aroma of black tea but it likewise does not have the stridently grassy vegetal notes that typify green tea. The best Oolong has a nuanced flavor profile. It is commonly brewed to be strong, with the bitterness leaving a sweet and pleasant aftertaste. Oolongs produced in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian Province and in the Central Mountains of Taiwan are world famous.According to the Wuyi theory, oolong tea first existed in Wuyi Mountain. This is evidenced by Qing dynasty poems such as Wuyi Tea Song (Wuyi Chage) and Tea Tale (Chashuo). It was said that oolong tea was named after the part of Wuyi mountain it was originally produced.According to the Anxi theory, oolong tea had its origin in the Anxi oolong tea plant. A man named Sulong, Wulong or Wuliang discovered it.Another tale tells of a man named Wu Liang (later corrupted to Wu Long, or Oolong) who discovered oolong tea by accident when he was distracted by a deer after a hard day's tea-picking, and by the time he remembered about the tea it had already started to oxidize. While most oolongs can be consumed immediately postproduction, like pu-erh tea, many oolong can benefit from long aging with regular light roasting with a low charcoal fire (烘培, pinyin:hōngpeì, literally: bake cultivation or 焙火, pinyin:peìhǔo, dry roasting by fire). Before roasting, Oolong tea leaves are rolled and bruised to break open cell walls and stimulate enzymatic activity. The process of roasting removes unwanted odours from the tea and reduces any sour or astringent tastes; in addition, the process is believed to make the oolong tea more gentle on the stomach
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Oolong Tea Sampler A - $12.00
Blue Spring, Lemongrass Oolong, Phoenix, Wuyi Oolong, Golden Xuan

Oolong Tea Sampler B - $12.00
Fine Ti Kuan Yin, Jade Pouchong, Plum Oolong, Aged Ti Kuan Yin,
Amber Dragon Silver Tip

Oolong Tea Sampler C - $12.00
Fancy Formosa, Osthmanthus Oolong, Wild Ti Kuan Yin,
Mountain Jade Oolong, Wu yi Rocky Peaks Oolong
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Oriental Beauty
Grown in Hsinchu Province, Taiwan. a.k.a. Dong Fang Mei Ren
A most appropriate name for this dark, sweet oolong from Taiwan which is reminiscent of a full-bodied black tea. The seductive, heady aroma will remind you of walnuts, maple and cinnamon.

1oz. $8.00| 4oz. $30.00 | 8oz. $50.00 Qty:

Charcoal Fired Ti Kwan Yin

Grown in Xi Ping village of Fujian Province - High Elevation . Traditional 17th Century slow pan fired method. Between each firing process, tea leaves are carefully selected. Mellow flavor, with light hint of smokey aroma, but also retaining Ti Kwan Yin's characteristics.

1oz. $5.50 | 4oz.21.00 | 8oz. $32.00 Qty:


blue spring oolong tea Blue Spring Oolong Tea

Grown In Anshi, Fujian Provence, on hilltops in a landscape of winding mountains and streams, gentle breezes and ideal humidity,. The tea is picked in the spring at elevations over 3000 feet. The leaves are partially fermented then hands shape to take the shape of pebbles. When brewed, the result amber liquor emits a sweet aroma andprovides a delicious aftertaste.

1oz. $3.99 | 4oz. $15.00 | 8oz. $25.00 | 16oz. $45.00 Qty:

Fancy Formosa Oolong Organic Tea
This Fancy Formosa Oolong has a nice, pale amber cup color and a full, smooth, fruity-sweet flavor with toasty notes. Its quality is superior to many other "higher rated" and more expensive varieties. Use 2 level tsp. per 6 oz. cup; heat fresh, cold water to boiling point; let steep for 2-3 min.
2oz. $3.50 | 4oz. $6.50 | 8oz. $10.99 | 16oz. $18.99 Qty:

Amber Dragon Silver Tip Oolong
Amber Dragon Silver Tip extols notes of ripened fruit and honey with an assertive amber liquor and a pleasant character that complements any rich meal.
1oz. $6.50 | 4oz. $25.00 | 8oz. $42.00 | 16oz. $74.00 Qty:

Wuyi Oolong Organic Tea
A smooth, robust and toasty oolong produced by our organic tea partnership in the Wuyi mountains, the birthplace of oolong tea. The bounty of this tea garden does not come from a well-manicured, chemically enhanced garden; this tea is grown in a dense wilderness that is reminiscent of wild crafted, tea-producing regions of ages past. Organic Wuyi Oolong is great with any meal and has very little astringency. The profile is that of a darker oolong.
2oz. $4.99 | 4oz. $8.99 | 8oz. $15.00 | 16oz. $27.00 Qty:

jade pouchong oolong teaJade Pouchong
Jade Pouchong is a very lightly oxidized Oolong tea, creating similar characteristics of green tea, but fruitier and more flavorful. It yields a delicious cup of tea with delicate floral fragrances and gentle sweet taste. A great afternoon tea.

1oz. $4.50 | 4oz. 15.99 | 8oz. $25.00 Qty:

Fine Ti Kuan Yin
Surpassing the quality of the most commonly available Ti Kuan Yins. Its golden-yellow liquor is fragrant, smooth, carries the sought -after orchid-like flavor and a refreshing, fruity aroma.
2oz. $3.50 | 4oz. $6.50 | 8oz. $10.99 | 16oz. $18.99 Qty:

Wild Ti Kuan Yin

Wild Ti Kuan Yin tea grows on rocky hillsides at elevation of 4500 feet and higher around the sub tropic village of Xi Ping in Fujian province. The tea is not cultivated commercially but is picked in the wild during the spring. The result leaf delivers a peerless intensity of aroma, fruitiness and depth of flavor.

1oz. $4.99 | 4oz. $18.00 | 8oz. $30.00 | 16oz. $54.00 Qty:

Phoenix Oolong
Superior Ti Kuan Yin
Phoenix Oolong has a light ‘‘airy'' character with delicate orchid-like notes and sweet nectar flavor. This particular grade is sweet with a fragrant finish and has no bitter notes. Good for multiple infusions.
1oz. $4.50 | 4oz. 15.99 | 8oz. $28.00 | 16oz. $50.00 Qty:

Aged Ti Kuan Yin - Anshi, Fujian

A tea master has reserved this tea for fifteen years. Every two years the tea is slow roasted adding to the total roasting time which at the end of the process totals 80 hours. The heat and the aging process are carefully controlled to achieve the complex fruity taste and smoky palate.

1oz. $5.50 | 4oz. 21.00 | 8oz. $35.00 | 16oz. $62.00 Qty:

Mountain Jade Oolong
This oolong tea from the mountainous region of Nantou, Taiwan, has a fresh flavor, smooth and light body with a flowery aroma cherished by oolong tea lovers across the globe. The tightly rolled two leaves and a bud unfurl slowly from pot to pot, revealing a new character with each infusion. This type of oolong tea is known in the West as green oolong and has nuances of green and oolong tea
1oz. $5.50 | 4oz. 21.00 | 8oz. $35.00 | 16oz. $62.00 Qty:

Golden Xuan Oolong

Fujian. Many consider this fermented tea the finest of all oolong varieties. Its amber color, creamy flavor and flowery aroma intoxicates the senses. The tea grows on ridges and hills surrounded by winding springs and cool mists.


1oz. $8.99 | 4oz. 34.00 | 8oz. $60.00 | 16oz. $108.00 Qty:

Wu yi Rocky Peaks Oolong

Rocky Peaks Oolong from Wuyi was the tea served and prepared by and for the Imperial family of the Yuan Dynasty (13th and 14th Centuries). Grown on the rocky peaks of Wuyi mountain, this tea is a lightly fermented Oolong tea with a smooth, rich and woody character. Use boiling water to release its intense color and full, rich flavor.

1oz. $6.99 | 4oz. $25.00 | 8oz. $42.00 | 16oz. $76.00 Qty:

Plum Oolong
The succulent essence of plum is blended with Schisandra berries and sweet amber oolong tea leaves. Steep one serving many times and use fewer leaves than normal to find your own perfect balance. This tea goes well with spicy dishes or rich chocolates. Plum Oolong takes well to honey and can be served hot or iced.
1oz. $4.99 | 4oz.18.00 | 8oz. $30.00 | 16oz. $54.00 Qty:

Lemongrass Oolong
The citrus fragrance of lemongrass complements the sweet taste and flowery fragrance of this oolong tea. Wonderful Hot or Iced..

1oz. $3.99 | 4oz. $15.00 | 8oz. $25.00 | 16oz. $45.00
Osthmanthus Blossoms Oolong
Fujian Province
The Special Osmanthus flower is used as a flavor enhancement for desserts and for some perfumes. However this flower combined with first quality oolong tea offers a rich sweet aroma and lingering taste. It can hold up to at least eight infusions. Use spring water at boiling temperature for one minute.
1oz. $3.75 | 4oz. $12.99 | 8oz. $22.00 | 16oz. $40.00



Prepare Oolong Teas : Use about 1-2 teaspoons or pinches (3 grams)(you vary the strength by the amount of tea used), per 6 oz. cup; heat fresh, cold water until steaming briskly( Do not over boil); let steep for 1-2 min. (or longer depending upon the strength of the tea desired). Oolong teas are best enjoyed without milk or sugar and are extremely flavorful and highly aromatic. Oolong teas are good for consecutive steepings, with each infusion yielding a different liquor from the proceeding cup

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