Collection: Oolong Tea – The Art of Partial Oxidation

The Art of Semi-Oxidation: Where Floral Elegance Meets Toasted Depth

"Between Green and Black, A World of Flavor"

Core Origins & Styles

Key Production Regions:

• Fujian (Birthplace)

  • Wuyi Mtn: Yancha ("Rock Tea") - e.g. Da Hong Pao

  • Anxi: Tieguanyin (Iron Goddess)

• Guangdong: Phoenix Dancong (Single Bush)

• Taiwan: High Mountain Oolong (e.g. Alishan)

Oxidation Spectrum:
15%-85% (Light to Dark)
▸ 清香型 (Green Style): 15-30% - Floral/Fresh
▸ 浓香型 (Traditional): 40-60% - Roasted/Fruity
▸ 陈香型 (Aged): Post-fermented - e.g. Old Tieguanyin

Craftsmanship

Unique "Kill-Green" Process:

1. Solar Withering: 2-4 hrs sunlight exposure

2. Bruising: Bamboo drum rolling (激活酶促反应)

3. Fixation: 280°C wok-firing (锁住半发酵状态)

4. Roasting: Charcoal baking (3-60 hrs for dark styles)

Health Benefits

• Weight Management: EGCG+Oolong polymers boost metabolism (+17% vs green tea)
• Oral Health: Dentist-recommended for plaque reduction
• Mental Clarity: L-theanine + moderate caffeine synergy

Brewing Guide

Gongfu Method:

• 5g : 100ml @95°C

• 1st rinse (5s) → 1st infusion (15s) → +5s each steep

• Yields 8+ infusions (Observe leaf unfurling)

Cold Brew:

• 3g : 500ml cold water

• Refrigerate 6hrs → Sweet minerality

Flavor Galaxy

Meta Description:
"Discover oolong tea's spectrum from floral Tieguanyin (15% oxidation) to mineral Wuyi rock tea (85%). Gongfu brewing unlocks 8+ infusions. Weight management & oral health benefits." (159 chars)

Pro Tip:
Use purple clay teapots for roasted oolongs - pores enhance flavor complexity over 100+ uses.