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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==

*''[[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 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 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://teamania.ch/blog/en/oolong-2/ 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]