Oolong Tea: Amber Oolong
Amber Oolong is a style of oolong tea popular in Taiwan that is darker than jade oolong but still lighter than many oolongs. Different sources claim that the level of oxidation is about 20-40%. [1,2] These "oxidation percentages" are arbitrary and subjective estimates, not measurable values. Amber oolongs tend to have a robust, earthy flavor, but still have some of the greener character of the lighter oolongs.
Amber oolong is made of the same cultivar of tea plant as tie guan yin oolong. [2]
References
1. James Norwood Pratt, "Jade and Amber Oolong", T Ching (Blog), Feb. 17th, 2009.
2. Upton Tea quarterly, Upton Tea Imports, Vol. 18, No. 3, Summer 2009.
Examples of this style of tea: (2 including sub-styles - hide)
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| TT55: Formosa Amber Oolong | Upton Tea Imports | Taiwan / Formosa | 1 |
| TT57: Formosa Amber Oolong Select | Upton Tea Imports | Taiwan / Formosa | 1 |
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