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 Oolong Tea,  Pronounced Wu-long
The best quality Oolong is grown and harvested from the mountains of Taiwan such as the Tianli Oolong, one of the finest and most rare oolong.  Oolong, also spelled as Wu-Long, is a semi-fermented tea which is known for its rich taste and pleasant lasting aftertaste. Oolongs are further classified as Dark or Green with Dark Oolongs baked longer than Green Oolongs. Green Oolongs (which are not related to Green teas in any way) tend to have a stronger fragrance while Dark Oolongs tend to have a stronger aftertaste. Special Baked Oolong is the only Oolong that is an intermediate Dark-Green Oolong.

 

 

Oolong Tea Benefits

 

Oolong Tea Benefits have been quite well-known for generations of people in the Orient but has only been lately taken cognizance by people in the West.

Oolong Tea, also sometimes spelled as Wu Long Tea, comes from the camellia sinensis plant that is the source of all true teas. However, oolong tea undergoes some degree of oxidation or fermentation that consequently places it between the green and black tea varieties. Oolong tea ranges from 10% to 70% oxidation.

The semi-oxidized oolong tea has a taste closer to that of green tea, though it does not have the distinctive grassy tang of green tea. Oolong tea has a dark brownish color.

Oolong tea can be consumed directly after production. The most common type of this kind is the pu-erh tea. However, many also opt to let the oolong tea undergo longer aging time to make it more gentle on the stomach.

Many of the health benefits of oolong tea are similar to those of green tea. Though the degree of oxidation somewhat trims down some of its health benefits, oolong tea is nevertheless still one of the healthiest beverage you can enjoy as it also contains the polyphenols that act as antioxidants against free radicals in the body.

Some of oolong tea health benefits are as follows:

  • Oolong Tea may help reduce cholesterol build-up in the bloodstream.

  • Oolong Tea may help burn fat and thus, may contribute to slimming.

  • Oolong Tea can help prevent heart ailments.

  • Oolong Tea can be used for treatment of digestive disorders.

  • Oolong Tea can promote longevity by stimulating bodily functions and strengthening the immune system.

  • Oolong Tea may promote healthier and stronger bones, protecting people from such diseases as osteoporosis.

  • Oolong Tea can also fight against tooth decay.

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You can order from the store page. This page is just for information only.  This is not medical information and I am not advocating any medical use of anything or any ingredients.