What makes a tea an Oolong tea?

There are 3 main distinct types of tea that can generally be categorized as follows:

a) Green tea: it is treated or boiled after harvest to prevent the leaves from oxidizing and retain their natural color.

b) Black Tea: it is left to oxidize after harvesting, thus acquiring its distinctive color.

c) Oolong Tea – The raw leaves wither in the sun and then bruise, exposing their juices to the air, whereby the leaves oxidize and begin to brown like a cut fruit. They are allowed to oxidize only partially, giving them a rich floral flavor. The tea then dries up completely; encasing the rich flavors that oolong tea is known to offer. Oolong’s unique drying process creates a tea that has many metabolic-boosting attributes.

Oolongs range from bright green and slightly fermented to dark, abundant leaves. The greener varieties are less fermented. Therefore, Oolong tea comes in a wide range of flavors and aromas, from teas very similar to green tea to those very similar to black tea.

health benefits

Oolong tea burns 157% more fat than green tea, making it the most popular tea designed to speed up weight loss.

Drinking two cups of Oolong tea every day not only helps shed stubborn pounds by boosting your metabolism, it also blocks the fattening effects of carbohydrates.

Wulong tea promotes beauty and health: Oolong tea contains a large amount of polyphenols that:

o Promotes strong, healthy teeth;

o Improves cognitive functioning and mental well-being;

o prevention of eczema, allergies;

o Brightens your skin, giving it a healthy, radiant glow and

or strengthens your immune system.

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Where can I get some?

Visit www.teaworld.co.uk where you will find some of the best Oolong, Ginger Oolong, China Oolong and Champagne Oolong teas.

Try Before You Buy – You can always request a sample and try before you buy!