oolong tea
Partially oxidized leaves
Oolong tea is a traditional Chinese tea that falls between green and black tea in oxidation level, giving it a distinctive flavor that ranges from floral and light to rich and roasted depending on processing.
The leaves are partially oxidized, then twisted or rolled.
She ordered oolong tea with her dim sum.
- FujianCoastal southeastern Chinese province
- matchaPowdered Japanese green tea
- TaiwaneseOf the island republic
- Camellia sinensisBinomial for tea shrub
- oxidationLosing electrons chemically
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- Oolong
- Caffeinated Drinkscoffee beans, espresso, drip coffee, cold brew, americano
- Taiwanese culturenight markets, temple festivals, boba, stinky tofu, pineapple cake
- Asian drinkssake, rice wine, shochu, soju, matcha
- Cantonese fooddim sum, siu mai, char siu, wonton noodles, roast goose
- South ChinaGuangdong, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Macau
beverage complexity/craftsmanship
oolong teatap water
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