Oolong tea goes through a complex series of
procedures, giving it rich, fragrant and subtle flavours.
The teas (sometimes called Wu-long) are somewhere between
green teas and black teas in style. The leaves are withered
like green tea, but are then shaken in bamboo baskets to encourage
oxidation, then pan-fired at high temperature and hand-rolled.
Oolongs range from light and fresh styles to dark and smoky.
Postage costs for tea orders are £2.50
- whatever the amount you buy.
See below, and click on the links to the left for more teas:
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Huang Jin Gui Oolong
Full of floral, fragrant
aromas of honeysuckle flowers and dried fruit, and fresh, rounded
flavours, this is a great introduction to oolong tea. From Anxi,
in Fujian Province, this oolong is similar in style to the Te
Guan Yi Oolongs (see below) with plenty of fragrant aromatics,
and represents great value for the quality. Give it a try if
you’re thinking of exploring oolong.
£4.50
for 50g.
Niai Xiang Oolong
An oolong from Taiwan (sometimes
known as Formosa Oolong), one of the other main areas for high
quality oolong teas. This tea has a distinctive milky aroma,
mixed with notes of soft caramel toffee and dried fruit. There
are hints of malt and sweet raisined fruit.
A great contrast to the Huang Jin Gui above.
£4.50
for 50g.
Jade Tie Guan Yi Oolong
This is very classy oolong.
With fragrant aromas of orchid blossom and honeysuckle, this
tea has subtle but enduring floral flavour, backed up by a refreshing
fruity tone. The orchid notes carry right through to a lingering
aftertaste. This is our best quality oolong, and from the moment
you open the bag you will be hit by the complex aromas of this
tea. Tie Guan Yi is probably the best-known style of oolong
tea, grown in An Xi in Fujian Province, but few of them are
of this quality.
£6.99
for 50g.
Rou Gui Oolong
A different flavour profile
from the other oolongs, this is a darker leaf, formed into long
twists, and when infused has a rich, slightly smoky taste alongside
the distinct oolong fragrance, with hints of cinnamon spice.
Slightly closer to a black tea in style than the other oolongs
above, this is a refreshing but full-bodied tea.
£6.50
for 50g.
Oolong Taster Pack
A chance to try out all the
four oolong teas we offer. The Taster Pack contains a 25g. bag
of each of the teas, and comes with one of our branded, foil-lined
tea caddies to allow you to store your teas before you drink
them.
£12.00
per pack.
There are other green teas in our selection. To see our full range of teas, click HERE
