What is oolong tea?

Oolong tea only undergoes partial oxidation and fermentation, allowing it to combine some of the fresh, zesty goodness of green tea with the robust body of black tea.

The Chinese have been consuming loose leaf oolong tea for many centuries. It displays flavourful aromas with intricate undertones that are both delicate and notable.

Oolong tea, which has less caffeine than black tea and more health benefits than black tea, it combines the best qualities of both black tea and green tea, much like the ideal marriage. Oolong is the ideal tea to enjoy day or night, in good health or in trouble, to love and treasure.

What are some benefits of oolong tea?

Oolong tea, like all teas made from the camellia sinensis plant, is brimming with beneficial ingredients. Drinking oolong tea, which is high in antioxidants, has a variety of health advantages, such as:

Loss of weight or weight maintenance: Yes, oolong tea can help you lose weight. The polyphenols in oolong have been demonstrated to increase metabolism and burn fat. Additionally beneficial to our bodies, polyphenols can lower blood sugar and inflammation while lowering the risk of developing diabetes.

Better heart health: Oolong tea contains potent antioxidants called flavonoids and polyphenols that studies have shown may lower the risk of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol.

Lowered tension: Oolong tea's readily available amino acids support relaxation and improved focus. However, oolong also contains caffeine, so avoid making it your go-to beverage before bed.

Decreased risk of some cancers: According to studies, this tea's abundance in antioxidants helps to prevent cell damage and inhibit free radicals, which lowers the risk of some cancers.

Better gut health: Oolong is thought to improve gut health by preventing the growth of harmful bacteria and promoting digestion. It also has mild antiseptic properties.

Explore our Wellness tea collection for more tea blends that will benefit your body, mind, and soul.

What flavour does oolong tea have?

Oolong tea comes in a variety of flavours that are deftly intricate and subtly sweet, even grassy green with fresh, fragrant flutters in the middle of a bright and assertive black tea body!

Oolong is completely lovable despite all of its quirks, even though it can occasionally be a little nutty and some people claim it can also be somewhat fruity.

What variations of Teacupsfull Oolong tea are there? To start, let's try...

A soothing cup of milky oolong loose leaf tea that has been gently brewed at 80°C, or a hearty teapot brew of oolong loose leaf tea leaves, or the opulent combination of oolong chocolate chai loose leaf tea with just a dash of milk.

Oolong is a delicious, flavorful tea that is incredibly adaptable and ideal when you want something different.

Does oolong tea contain caffeine?

Is oolong tea caffeinated? Yes, as varying amounts of caffeine are present in all teas made from the camellia sinensis plant. However, oolong tea does not have nearly as much caffeine as black or even regular tea

Oolong tea : How to Enjoy Them

Oolong tea is a wonderful way to start the day, and if you don't need a tea that will make you feel sleepy, like some of the ones in our Wellness range, it also makes a nice after-dinner beverage. Chinese oolong teas are delicious teas to sip whenever you're in the mood for a flavorful brew!

How do you prepare oolong tea?

Shop Teacupsfull teawares to discover a variety of oolong tea preparation techniques. Your ooh-la-la lip-smacking oolong tea will be perfectly brewed using a convenient Tea teamaker, an exquisite Teacupsfull teapot, or an internationally crafted Teacupsfull tea mug with infuser.

Oolong prefers to be brewed for a little longer than most teas—up to six minutes—because it is such a special individual. Although it may seem arrogant, oolong doesn't like being in hot water, so keep the temperature at 90°C when making oolong tea.

Can I have oolong tea daily?