oolongs
Semi-oxidized tea varieties
Oolong is a partially fermented tea that brews to a color between black and green.
The word’s original meaning in Chinese is black dragon.
brewing
Soaking to extract flavor
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- unfurlingOpening from rolled state
- leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
liquor · teaware · rinse · timing · porcelain · tasting · decanting
steeping
Soaking to extract flavor
- infusionSteeping to extract essence
- unfurlingOpening from rolled state
- leavesTree's photosynthetic organs
aroma · liquor · teaware · rinse · timing · porcelain · tasting · decanting
buttery
Rich like a spread
toasty · nutty · caramel · peach · apricot · woody · minerality · muscatel · floral · smooth
Phoenix
Arizona's capital city
- oolong teaSemi-oxidized Chinese infusion