Oolong Tea: Darjeeling Oolong
Last Updated: Mar. 8, 2010
Darjeeling oolong is oolong tea produced in the Darjeeling district of India. Darjeeling oolongs are very diverse and range from almost completely oxidized teas that closely resemble black tea, to less oxidized teas with very light green leaf and liquor. The tradition of oolong production in Darjeeling is young, and although the teas in this category are diverse, no well-defined styles have yet emerged: each Darjeeling oolong must be approached as a unique tea of its own.
Because of their diversity, it's hard to generalize about Darjeeling oolongs, but in many respects, these teas more closely resemble Darjeeling black and green teas than they do Chinese and Taiwanese oolongs. People who enjoy oolongs may want to explore Darjeeling first flush teas as well; these teas have a lighter character and are often said to resemble oolongs, even though they are usually classified as black tea.
Darjeeling oolong is a very recent phenomenon; historically, oolongs were not produced in the area. Although Darjeeling black teas and oolongs from other regions are popular, Darjeeling oolong has yet to achieve widespread recognition or production.
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