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[[File:Ruan_zhi.jpg|thumbnail|250px|[[Ruan Zhi]] Oolong tea from Doi Mae Salong]]

[[File:Ruan_zhi.jpg|thumbnail|[[Ruan Zhi]] Oolong tea from Doi Mae Salong]]

'''Oolong''', sometimes written as wu long or wulong is a traditional Chinese [[tea]] (''[[Camellia sinensis]])'' produced through a unique process including withering under the sun and oxidation before curling and twisting. Most oolong teas, especially those of fine quality, involve unique tea plant [[cultivar]]s that are exclusively used for particular varieties <ref>The Tea Guardian [http://teaguardian.com/nature_of_tea/oolongs_orientation.html Oolongs, what are they?]</ref>. The degree of oxidation can range from 8% - 80% depending on the variety and production style. This tea category is especially popular with tea connoisseurs of south China and Chinese expatriates in Southeast Asia, as is the tea preparation process that originated from this area: gongfu tea-making, or the gongfu tea infusion approach.

'''Oolong''', sometimes written as wu long or wulong is a traditional Chinese [[tea]] (''[[Camellia sinensis]])'' produced through a unique process including withering under the sun and oxidation before curling and twisting. Most oolong teas, especially those of fine quality, involve unique tea plant [[cultivar]]s that are exclusively used for particular varieties <ref>The Tea Guardian [http://teaguardian.com/nature_of_tea/oolongs_orientation.html Oolongs, what are they?]</ref>. The degree of oxidation can range from 8% - 80% depending on the variety and production style. This tea category is especially popular with tea connoisseurs of south China and Chinese expatriates in Southeast Asia, as is the tea preparation process that originated from this area: gongfu tea-making, or the gongfu tea infusion approach.

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==

*''[[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''

*''[http://teamania.ch/Oolong-Tea:::32.html Thai 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''

===Wuyi tea (武夷岩茶)===

===Wuyi tea (武夷岩茶)===

[[File:HGY Oolong tea leaf close.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Wuyi [[Huang Guanyin tea|Huang Guan Yin]] tea leaves]]

[[File:HGY Oolong tea leaf close.jpg|thumb|right|Wuyi [[Huang Guanyin tea|Huang Guan Yin]] tea leaves]]

[[File:Qi Lan Oolong tea leaf.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Wuyi [[Qi Lan tea|Qi Lan]] Oolong tea leaves]]

[[File:Qi Lan Oolong tea leaf.jpg|thumb|right|Wuyi [[Qi Lan tea|Qi Lan]] Oolong tea leaves]]

[[File:Tieguanyin2.jpg|thumb|250px|right|Tie Guanyin]]

[[File:Tieguanyin2.jpg|thumb|right|Tie Guanyin]]

The most famous and expensive oolong teas are made here, and the production is still usually accredited as being organic. Much [[Shui Hsien tea|Shui Xian]] is grown elsewhere in Fujian.

The most famous and expensive oolong teas are made here, and the production is still usually accredited as being organic. Much [[Shui Hsien tea|Shui Xian]] is grown elsewhere in Fujian.

==Steeping==

==Steeping==

[[File:Small pot of oolong tea.jpg|thumb|250px|right|A small tea pot steeping charcoal fire oolong]]

[[File:Small pot of oolong tea.jpg|thumb|right|A small tea pot steeping charcoal fire oolong]]

Generally, 3&nbsp;grams of tea per 200 ml of water, or about two teaspoons of oolong tea per cup, should be used. Oolong teas should be prepared with 85 to 95C water (not boiling) and steeped 3–10 minutes. High quality oolong can be steeped several times from the same leaves and, unlike other teas, it improves with rebrewing: it is common to steep the same leaves three to five times, the third or fourth steeping usually being considered the best.

Generally, 3&nbsp;grams of tea per 200 ml of water, or about two teaspoons of oolong tea per cup, should be used. Oolong teas should be prepared with 85 to 95C water (not boiling) and steeped 3–10 minutes. High quality oolong can be steeped several times from the same leaves and, unlike other teas, it improves with rebrewing: it is common to steep the same leaves three to five times, the third or fourth steeping usually being considered the best.

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==External links==

==Web links==

* [http://teaadvisor.com/forum/index.php?board=6.0 Oolong tea reviews, discussion and articles on it's health effects]

* [https://www.teamania.ch/blog/en/oolong-tea/ Oolong tea]

* [http://teamania.ch/blog/en/oolong-2/ Oolong tea]

* [http://sororiteasisters.com/2013/11/17/oolong-osmanthus-jade-pearls-tea-mania/ Osmanthus Oolong review]

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