Collection: OOLONG TEA

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Loose Leaf Oolong Tea
Oolong Tea is semi oxidised. This is oxidation is the uniqueness of Oolong tea. It is in between black tea
and green tea. The leaves are either curled long or wrap curled into pearl like forms. It is full bodied and
has grassy aroma with a sweet to toasty taste. When brewed the tea colour varies from amber to red.

History of Oolong Tea
Famously known as Chinese tea, the name ‘oolong’ also has its origin there, in ‘wu long’ or ‘black
dragon’. There are stories of its origin- one of a tea grower named Wu Long who forgot to process his
pick one day. The leaves began to naturally wilt and oxidize. The next day, he processed them mildly and
discovered a new brew that was akin to the black tea only it was sweeter and more fragrant. Originally it
was cultivated in China but now it is produced in many countries around the world like India, Sri Lanka,
Japan, and Thailand.

Health Benefits of Oolong Tea
Oolong tea is known to be very good to energise you and boost metabolism. It can aid in keeping the
skin healthy, assist in keeping strong bones and teeth. It can also reduce fat build up and can aid fat
reduction. It is antioxidant rich. It can also improve mental activity and beat stress.
Selecting the best Oolong Tea
Their popularity in India is only recent. While Taiwanese and Chinese oolongs are world famous.
Darjeeling’s tea gardens have now begun to produce organic oolong teas in small quantities. The Indian
oolongs are floral and fragrant while the Taiwanese and Chinese oolongs are toasty and woody. You can
find the best fresh loose leaf oolong teas from the finest estates of India like Darjeeling and Nilgiris in
Danta Herbs’ selection.