Oolong

Oolong is partly oxidised: somewhere between green and black. Lightly oxidised oolongs are floral and creamy, dark and roasted oolongs taste of nuts, caramel and ripe fruit. You can usually re-steep them several times.

Teas of this type

• Tieguanyin · Oolong · 90–95°C
  Floral like orchid, creamy and sweet. Roasted versions taste nutty.
• Wuyi Yancha · Oolong · 95–100°C
  Mineral, roasted and deep, with notes of dark fruit and a long finish.
• Dong Ding · Oolong · 90–95°C
  Nutty and honey-sweet, with a creamy, warm taste.
• Oriental Beauty · Oolong · 85–90°C
  Honey-sweet and fruity, with notes of muscat grape and ripe peach.
• Milk oolong (Jin Xuan) · Oolong · 90°C
  Creamy and buttery, with floral notes.