Tag: Oolong Tea
Origins The birthplace of oolong is the Fujian Province of China. It is difficult to pinpoint exactly when production first began but it is likely to have been after the Ming Dynasty as this area was known for its compressed teas prior to that time. Oolong is the anglicized version of the Chinese Wulong, meaning […] [Read more]
Da Hong Pao, aka Big Red Robe, is a type of oolong produced only in the Wuyi Mountains. Teas from this region are often called yancha, or rock tea, due to the rocky soil on the cliffs where the tea is grown. According to legend, the mother of a Ming Dynasty emperor was cured of […] [Read more]
Baozhong is one of the most lightly oxidized oolong varieties, ranging from about 8 to 18%. The leaves are very green in color, and the taste is so light and fresh that you might think it was a green tea! Pouchong is another name you will see used for this tea. It is from an […] [Read more]
Dong Fang Mei Ren is one of my favorite teas, and I’m excited to share a bit more about it with you. This famous Taiwanese oolong goes by many names. You might also know it as: Peng Feng Cha Oriental Beauty Eastern Beauty Bai Hao Oolong White Tip Oolong Champagne Oolong Five Color Oolong Braggart’s […] [Read more]
Tie Guan Yin goes by various spellings but it is probably the best known Chinese oolong tea. It is commonly referred to as Iron Goddess of Mercy and there are many legends about how this tea got its name. Traditionally it was made as a strip style tea with heavier roasting but that changed after […] [Read more]
When we think of Taiwanese tea all of the wonderful oolongs that are produced there come to mind. However, one of my all time favorites will always by Ruby #18. You might also see it referred to as red jade. Many people don’t realize this but black tea was once a primary export for Taiwan, […] [Read more]