Following our article on rooibos tea, kombucha , or even Matcha Tea, we wanted to offer you a post on Oolong or Wulong tea.

This tea, which is particularly appreciated, is nevertheless one of the least consumed, and represents only 2% of the world's tea.

Oolong tea is of Chinese origin and means "Black Dragon". It is halfway between black tea (fully oxidized) and green tea (which is not oxidized) because its oxidation is incomplete.

There are several types of OOLONG tea:

• Lightly oxidized teas
• Highly oxidized teas
• Mature Oolong coffees roasted multiple times
• Young, multi-roasted Oolong coffees

When Oolong tea leaves are harvested from the tea plant (Camellia sinensis), they don't yet belong to any "category," meaning that initially the tea is neither green, black, nor white. Oolong is almost identical to black tea, the difference being its fermentation process, which varies between 10 and 70%.

Thus, OOLONG teas can be light (10 to 20%), medium (20 to 50%) or strong (50 to 80%).

Finally, depending on its degree of fermentation, OOLONG tea can be of different colours.

Benefits of OOLONG tea
Like most teas, OOLONG has many virtues and health benefits, discover them!

Oolong tea is particularly rich in antioxidant polyphenols. It has been shown that its polyphenols have the ability to reduce blood sugar and insulin levels.

The components of this tea are said to be excellent for maintaining a healthy immune system and to help cleanse the body.

Oolong tea is rich in antioxidant polyphenols and, according to researchers, it could help prevent cell mutations that can cause certain forms of cancer.

The components of Oolong tea have a positive effect on the eyes, especially the retina. Drinking Oolong tea is an excellent way to protect your pupils!

Oolong teas from Zyo
Oolong tea gift sets from Cha YI
Oolong teas from My Cup of Tea
Oolong teas from Camelia Sinensis