Tea (Camellia sinensis): Oolong Tea

Last Updated: Jun. 28, 2010

Oolong tea, sometimes written wulong, wu long or even wooloong, is a tea that has been partially oxidized. The level of oxidation varies greatly from one style of oolong to another, and subjective estimates of the level of oxidation range from 10% to 70%. The processes for making oolong teas are complex and varied, and often involve roasting or baking. Most oolong tea is made in China and Taiwan, although smaller amounts are produced in other countries such as India and Thailand.

Oolong tea is widely consumed in China and Taiwan, and it is often served in Chinese restaurants in the United States.

The caffeine content of oolong tea varies widely. Some oolongs have very low caffeine content among teas.

Oolong teas are very diverse and range from light, floral and vegetal greenish oolongs to richer, darker oolongs more similar to black tea, with all sorts of styles in between as well. Although it is difficult to generalize, oolong teas tend to have a more mellow flavor as compared to either green or black teas. Pouchong or bao zhong is usually considered to be the lightest (least oxidized) oolong. There are numerous darker oolongs; one of the most well-known is oriental beauty.

Oolong-like teas: Some other teas are partially oxidized but are not classified as oolongs due to a fundamentally different production process. Teas with oolong-like characteristics include darker white teas like shou mei, and lighter black teas, including some Darjeeling first flush.

Listings of this style of tea: (270 including sub-styles - hide sub-styles)

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	Tea:	Brand:	Region:	# Ratings:
	ZO10: Oolong Se Chung	Upton Tea Imports	China	2
	Chinese Oolong	Bigelow Tea	China	2
	China Oolong Tea	Foojoy	China	0
	Wuyi Oolong Tea	Foojoy	China	1
	China Oolong	Twinings	China	2
	Dancong Aria	Adagio Teas	China	1
	Delicious Oolong	The Tea Set	China	0
	#170 - China Oolong Restaurant Style	Tealuxe	China	0
	Feng Huang Dancong "Huang Zhi Xiang"	Rishi Tea	China	0
	ZO20: Roasted Oolong	Upton Tea Imports	China	1
	ZO78: Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong 2nd Grade	Upton Tea Imports	China	1
	ZO86: China Oolong Buddha's Palm	Upton Tea Imports	China	0
	ZO80: Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong First Grade	Upton Tea Imports	China	1
	ZO82: Floral Tie-Guan-Yin Superior	Upton Tea Imports	China	0
	ZO88: Tie-Guan-Yin Oolong Special Grade	Upton Tea Imports	China	0
	ZO93: Organic Imperial Bai Hao Oolong	Upton Tea Imports	China	1
	ZO97: Fen Huan Dan Cong	Upton Tea Imports	China	1
	Honey Orchid Phoenix	Teanamu	China	0
	Wuyi Shuixian	Teanamu	China	0
	Organic Oolong Tea	Clipper Teas	China	0

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