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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. |
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− | 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). |
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| ==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'' |
− | *''[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'' |
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− | ==External links== | + | ==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] |