oolong teas

Between green, black

Oolong teas are partially oxidized teas falling between green and black tea in processing and flavor.

The leaves are withered, bruised, and allowed to oxidize briefly before being heated to stop the process.

This yields a range of tastes—some light and floral, others dark and roasted—depending on oxidation level: She preferred a lightly oxidized oolong with notes of orchid.

Related

infusion · flavors · oxidation · fruity · aroma · nutty · Fujian · floral · rolling · roasting · steeping · hot water · pots · teaspoons · cups · high mountain · Twinings · drying

Opposites
oxidation level

oolong teasblack tea

Fully oxidized leaf infusion

green tea · white tea

beverage category

oolong teasherbal tea

Steeped plant infusion

coffee · tisane · rooibos · chamomile tea · mate

Family

oolong, tea, teas

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G