Tag: Oolong Tea
Discover the Health Benefits of Oolong Tea: A Comprehensive Guide
Introduction to Oolong Tea Oolong tea, a traditional Chinese beverage, occupies a unique space in the tea world, bridging the gap between green and black teas. Known for its rich flavour profile and complexity, oolong is semi-oxidized, which contributes to its distinctive characteristics. The name “oolong” translates to “black dragon” in Chinese, a nod…
Unveiling Dong Fang Mei Ren: Taiwan’s Oolong Tea
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 […]
Unveiling the Captivating World of Tie Guan Yin Tea
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 […]
The Essence of Ruby #18: Captivating Taiwanese Tea
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, […]