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Different varieties of oolong are processed differently, but the leaves are formed into one of two distinct styles. Some are rolled into long curly leaves, while others are 'wrap-curled' into small beads, each with a tail. The former style is the more traditional of the two. | Different varieties of oolong are processed differently, but the leaves are formed into one of two distinct styles. Some are rolled into long curly leaves, while others are 'wrap-curled' into small beads, each with a tail. The former style is the more traditional of the two. | ||
The name ''oolong tea'' came into the English language from the Chinese name (烏龍茶), meaning "black dragon tea". Other possible descriptions are "blue tea" or "semi-fermented tea" (although it's oxidized and not fermented). | The name ''oolong tea'' came into the English language from the Chinese name (烏龍茶), meaning "black dragon tea". Other possible descriptions are "blue tea" (from Qing Cha) or "semi-fermented tea" (although it's oxidized and not fermented). | ||
==Varieties== | ==Varieties== | ||
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*''[[Assam tea|Assam smoked oolong]]'': Assam tea made according to Chinese methods, and delicately smoked over open fire | *''[[Assam tea|Assam smoked oolong]]'': Assam tea made according to Chinese methods, and delicately smoked over open fire | ||
*''Vietnam tea (oolong: Vietnamese oolong'' | *''Vietnam tea (oolong: Vietnamese oolong'' | ||
*''[ | *''[https://www.teamania.ch/en/oolong-tea/thailand/ Thai oolong']' | ||
*''Indonesian Oolong Tea'': made in Lebak-Banten, Indonesia | *''Indonesian Oolong Tea'': made in Lebak-Banten, Indonesia | ||
*''Nepali oolong'' | *''Nepali oolong'' | ||
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== | ==Web links== | ||
* [https://www.teamania.ch/blog/en/oolong-tea/ Oolong tea] | * [https://www.teamania.ch/blog/en/oolong-tea/ Oolong tea] | ||
* [http://sororiteasisters.com/2013/11/17/oolong-osmanthus-jade-pearls-tea-mania/ Osmanthus Oolong review] | * [http://sororiteasisters.com/2013/11/17/oolong-osmanthus-jade-pearls-tea-mania/ Osmanthus Oolong review] | ||