Oolong Tea

Oolong tea is a traditional semi-oxidized tea made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant. Positioned between green tea and black tea, oolong offers a remarkable range of flavors, from light and floral to rich, roasted, and mineral-forward. Popular throughout Taiwan and China, oolong tea is prized for its complexity, smooth texture, and ability to be steeped multiple times.

Yes. Oolong tea naturally contains caffeine. Most oolongs contain moderate caffeine levels, generally falling between green tea and black tea.

Oolong tea can range from floral and buttery to roasted, fruity, honey-like, or mineral-rich depending on the cultivar, oxidation level, and roasting process.

Taiwanese oolongs are often known for floral aromas, creamy textures, and high-mountain character. Chinese oolongs can range from lightly oxidized styles to heavily roasted rock teas with complex mineral notes.

High-quality loose leaf oolong tea can often be steeped 3–8 times. Many tea enthusiasts enjoy how the flavor evolves across multiple infusions.

Milk Oolong, Baozhong, and Oriental Beauty are excellent beginner-friendly oolongs due to their smooth texture, natural sweetness, and approachable flavor profiles.

Most oolong teas are brewed using water between 85–96°C (185–205°F). Brewing times vary by style, but most oolongs benefit from short, repeated infusions.

Popular oolong teas include Milk Oolong (Jin Xuan), Oriental Beauty, Baozhong, Dong Ding, Tie Guan Yin, Da Hong Pao, and High Mountain Oolong.