{"title":"Oolong tea","description":"\u003cp\u003eGreat that you've found your way here. We have a large selection of high-quality partially oxidized tea from Taiwan and Indonesia for you! Here you'll also learn more about the origin, the production and much more about this fascinating type of tea!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is oolong tea?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Oolong\" is one of the most versatile and fascinating types of tea on the market. Oolong tea originates from the Wuyi region of China's Fujian province. Since then, oolong tea has found its way to other countries in Asia.\u003cbr\u003eWe source our oolong tea from Taiwan and Indonesia, where exceptional oolongs are produced at high altitudes. The most important varieties from Taiwan are Jin Xuan, Dong Ding Oolong, Formosa Oolong and Jade Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe origin of oolong tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOolong \"烏龍\" means black dragon in Mandarin. According to legend, a tea farmer in the Wuyi Mountains was chased away by a black dragon while picking his tea leaves. He dropped the leaves he had picked and ran away. When he dared to return to his field days later, the tea leaves had already oxidized in the sun. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThink what you like about Chinese legends, but the Chinese certainly don't lack creativity. The name most likely comes from the black color and the elongated, rolled appearance of many varieties.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you have to classify partially oxidized tea, it fits exactly into the niche between black and green tea. The tea leaves are not fully oxidized. So you can also describe this type of tea as \"semi-fermented tea\" or \"partially oxidized tea\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDepending on how strongly the tea is oxidized, completely different flavor notes can develop. There are also varieties of the tea plant that are better suited to light or dark teas. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation levels of oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom 5 -15 % it is called a green oolong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith medium oxidation it is called a medium oolong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003efrom 70 - 85 % the tea is considered a dark oolong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e So you can \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ealso describe this type of tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eas \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"semi-fermented tea\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e or \"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epartially oxidized tea\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight oolong teas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen oolong is less grassy than a pure green tea and has a round, floral flavor profile. Depending on its origin, the tea can also have a fresh sweetness or creamy, milky notes. \u003cbr\u003eThe famous high mountain teas from Taiwan in particular, such as our Shan Lin Xi, are usually rather lightly oxidized. The teas often grow at high altitudes, where there is less oxygen in the air. The low oxygen content makes it harder to produce strongly oxidized tea. That's why many farmers in the high mountains only produce lightly oxidized tea. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDark oolong teas \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDark oolongs are probably closer to black tea and often develop fruity, deep notes. It's also not uncommon for dark oolongs to be roasted to make the aroma softer and rounder. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eIn general, dark teas have more complexity and depth. Producers can play around a lot with the degree of oxidation to create a truly unique taste. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation and production of oolong tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJust like green and black tea, oolong is made from the\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/camelia-sinensis-die-herkunft-und-verbreitung-der-teepflanze\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e tea plant, Camellia Sinensis\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Depending on the variety, there are distinct subtypes, so-called cultivars, which come in countless different forms. In Taiwan and Japan there are even state-funded tea research laboratories. Their sole task is to breed new \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teeanbau\/was-ist-ein-tee-kultivar-tee-wissen\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ecultivars\u003c\/a\u003e (in German) and study existing varieties! \u003cbr\u003eFor the production of green tea, particularly young and tender leaves are picked. With oolong tea plants, by contrast, growers wait longer until the leaves are mature and larger. For Taiwan oolong, for example, the first 4-5 leaves of the tea plant are picked. Here, as with other teas, the best qualities are achieved in spring and autumn. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessing of oolong tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first step after picking is withering. The oolong leaves are spread out in the sun to lose water. The tea leaves are then placed on bamboo mats to oxidize. During this time they are regularly mixed and shaken by hand so that the \u003cspan\u003eescaping sap reacts with the oxygen in the air\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAs soon as the desired degree of oxidation is reached, the oxidation is stopped by heat in a climate cabinet. Depending on the variety, the leaves are then rolled to give them the desired shape. For Taiwanese tea, this is the typical ball-rolled leaf; for Chinese teas, rather long, curled leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDepending on the variety, an oolong can also be roasted to draw out further aromas and deeper complexity. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cimg style=\"font-size: 15px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/files\/Shutterstock_Oolong.jpg?v=1552151467\" alt=\"\" data-mce-style=\"font-size: 15px;\"\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage \u0026amp; keeping\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs long as you \u003cstrong\u003estore oolong dry and cool\u003c\/strong\u003e, it can be kept for several years. Like a good wine, it develops more complexity. However, it is very important to seal the tea aroma-tight and not let it oxidize further through contact with air.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparing oolong tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the classic preparation, we recommend pouring 80°C-90°C hot water over 6 g of tea leaves and letting it steep for 2 minutes. \u003cbr\u003eFor the traditional Chinese preparation, known as\u003ca style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 1.4em;\" href=\"\/en\/blogs\/tee-zubereitung\/die-chinesische-teezeremonie-gong-fu-cha\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e Gong Fu Cha\u003c\/a\u003e (in German), the tea is prepared in a small clay teapot or a gaiwan. The water temperature is between\u003cstrong\u003e 85°C and  95°C\u003c\/strong\u003e. What's especially exciting is that \u003cstrong\u003eoolong tea leaves can be infused several times\u003c\/strong\u003e, revealing different flavor nuances with each infusion. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the \u003cstrong\u003efirst infusions take 30-60 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003elater infusions can easily take 3 minutes\u003c\/strong\u003e to extract all the aromas perfectly.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"harendong-light-oolong-indonesien","title":"Harendong Light Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur Harendong Light Oolong from Indonesia is an outstandingly fresh and mild tea that still unfolds its full aroma beautifully even after the fourth infusion. With its mild yet complex character, it's a perfect oolong for beginners and gives you a great insight into the diverse world of oolong teas. Its tightly rolled leaves slowly open up after infusion and reveal their full splendor. Made after the model of Taiwanese oolongs, it's a prime example of the fact that good oolong doesn't necessarily have to come from China or Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen dry, the hand-rolled tea smells fresh and floral – almost like a flower meadow covered in morning dew in spring. A delicate note of honey perfectly rounds off this floral, light oolong. The taste changes a little with every infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Harendong tea garden on the island of Java in Indonesia. The tea garden lies in the middle of a magnificent nature reserve and produces outstanding oolong teas. This oolong is regularly tested for residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Java, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harendong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse the Harendong Light Oolong at least four times. Use 6 g of tea leaves for 500 ml of water at 80–90 °C and let the first infusion steep for 2–3 minutes, and every further one for 4–5 minutes. Enjoy!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/aY3cwim0ypA\" title=\"Harendong Light Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you'd like to learn more about this Indonesian beauty, watch our tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow best to prepare oolong is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/oolong-tee-zubereitung\"\u003eOolong Tea Preparation\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our roasted, sweet \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/harendong-medium-oolong-indonesien\"\u003eHarendong Medium Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e comes from the same tea garden – or you can taste your way through the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/oolong-entdecker-paket\"\u003eOolong Tea Discovery Set\u003c\/a\u003e right away.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harendong Green Farm","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35206166855,"sku":"05","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":35206166919,"sku":"06","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_7b52e995-7e73-4d77-8280-37a9102b1615.jpg?v=1519978183"},{"product_id":"harendong-medium-oolong-indonesien","title":"Harendong Medium Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you love roasty, robust flavors, Harendong Medium Oolong is exactly right for you. The tea is gently roasted during production, which makes its taste softer, rounder and sweeter. Its tightly rolled leaves slowly open after brewing and reveal their full splendor. Made in the style of Taiwanese oolongs, it is a prime example of the fact that good oolong doesn't necessarily have to come from China or Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe roast is still clearly noticeable on the dry tea leaves: they smell deep and dark, and fine noses will also pick up a light caramel note and a subtle earthiness. Over the infusions, the initially roasty taste shifts toward a sweeter, almost fruity direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea comes from the Harendong tea garden on the island of Java in Indonesia. The tea garden lies in the middle of a magnificent nature reserve and produces outstanding oolong teas. This oolong is regularly tested for residues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Java, Indonesia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Harendong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse Harendong Medium Oolong up to five times. For the perfect cup, use 6 g of tea leaves for 500 ml of water at 80–90 °C and let the first infusion steep for 3 minutes, each further one for 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/UIU2fJvK8gw\" title=\"Harendong Medium Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSadly, we don't have any BBQ – but if you're in the mood for more roasty flavor, check out our tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy roasted teas taste so special is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/tee-roesten-was-macht-geroesteten-tee-so-besonders\"\u003eRoasting tea – what makes roasted tea so special?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). The fresh, floral version from the same garden is our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/harendong-light-oolong-indonesien\"\u003eHarendong Light Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Harendong Green Farm","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":35206220295,"sku":"07","price":12.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":35206220359,"sku":"08","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/Komposition_b04a5257-3e6b-4109-a38d-b8abdfd39a41.jpg?v=1543505252"},{"product_id":"milk-oolong","title":"Milk Oolong from Taiwan","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe searched for a high-quality Milk Oolong for a long time. After conversations and tastings with some of our regular customers, we chose this wonderful tea from Mr. Cai in Bei Shan. He steams his oolong with milk flavoring, which gives it its unique taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEven dry, the Milk Oolong gives off a very sweet and pleasant scent. The milky note comes through intensely and, once brewed, beautifully complements its light, creamy taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality oolong comes from Mr. Cai’s tea garden in the Taiwanese highlands and is grown at an altitude of around 1,000 meters. It is made from the Jin Xuan (金萱) cultivar, which translates as “golden daylily”.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bei Shan, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Cai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1,000 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jin Xuan (金萱)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e steamed with milk flavoring – contains no real milk and is lactose-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse the Milk Oolong up to five times. Start with a steeping time of 3 minutes at 80–90 °C and let each further infusion steep for 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEverything about this tea is in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/was-ist-milk-oolong\"\u003eWhat is Milk Oolong?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/jin-xuan-oolong\"\u003eJin Xuan Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e comes from the same tea farmer – with a naturally creamy note and no flavoring at all.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531646394402,"sku":"28","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6988180258850,"sku":"29","price":32.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"500 grams","offer_id":31537335664674,"sku":"42","price":64.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/milkycomposition.jpg?v=1585074843"},{"product_id":"shan-lin-xi-oolong","title":"Shan Lin Xi Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shan Lin Xi Oolong is our pride and joy and one of the finest teas in our range. Tea gardens in Taiwan rarely have garden names; most belong to individuals – and so does the garden of Mr. Chen. Alongside a great Four Seasons Oolong, he produces this outstanding Shan Lin Xi, which is grown and processed in very small quantities at an altitude of 1,300–1,400 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our first tasting of this tea, we couldn’t help thinking of fine wines and their many layers of flavor. An outstanding, complex tea for connoisseurs and anyone who wants to become one: alongside its fresh and smooth taste, it also shows light notes of mango.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from Mr. Chen’s tea garden in the Taiwanese highlands and is grown at an altitude of approximately 1,300–1,400 meters. It is made from the Qing Xin (青心) cultivar, which roughly means “green heart”. The Taiwanese particularly value this cultivar for its slow growth, which allows a fine, aromatic taste to develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shan Lin Xi, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Chen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1,300–1,400 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing Xin (青心)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse the Shan Lin Xi Oolong up to four times. Start with a steeping time of 3 minutes at 80–90 °C and let each further infusion steep for 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/IPEKYiFIOyU\" title=\"Shan Lin Xi Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video (in German), we introduce you to the Shan Lin Xi Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can read more about how it is grown and how it tastes in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teesorten\/shan-lin-xi-oolong-anbau-tasting\"\u003eShan Lin Xi Oolong – Cultivation \u0026amp; Tasting\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/four-seasons-oolong-taiwan\"\u003eFour Seasons Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from Mr. Chen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"50 grams","offer_id":6992631234594,"sku":"36","price":16.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531648426018,"sku":"37","price":31.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6988269551650,"sku":"38","price":59.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/shanlinxicomposition.jpg?v=1521307478"},{"product_id":"dong-ding-oolong-taiwan","title":"Dong Ding Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe source our Dong Ding Oolong from Mr. Huang, who took over his father’s business. His father was one of the first tea farmers in Taiwan to focus intensively on producing particularly high-quality teas. Like his father, the son now carries forward the idea of high-quality tea cultivation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt our first tasting, we were especially surprised by the complexity of the aromas: in the first infusion they are bold and nutty, and with further infusions they shift toward lighter, more floral notes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from Mr. Huang’s tea garden in Taiwan’s Nantou region and is grown at an altitude of about 350 meters. Dong Ding (凍頂) roughly means “icy peak” and is the name of one of Taiwan’s best-known tea-growing regions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ming Jan, Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Huang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 350 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jade Oolong\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend brewing Dong Ding Oolong at 80 °C for 3–4 minutes. You can steep it up to five times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/9QGdeymD-Wc\" title=\"Dong Ding Oolong – Tasting video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video (in German), we introduce you to Dong Ding Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out what makes Taiwanese oolongs special in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/worin-unterscheiden-sich-chinesische-und-taiwanesische-oolong-tees\"\u003eHow do Chinese and Taiwanese oolong teas differ?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/four-seasons-oolong-taiwan\"\u003eFour Seasons Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from Nantou.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531654160418,"sku":"30","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6988172263458,"sku":"31","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/dongdingcomposition.jpg?v=1517300028"},{"product_id":"four-seasons-oolong-taiwan","title":"Four Seasons Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eTea gardens in Taiwan rarely have garden names; most of them belong to individuals – like Mr. Chen's garden. He sells small quantities of his great Four Seasons Oolong to selected retailers, and we're very happy to be one of them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Four Seasons Oolong stands out above all for its fairly light cup color and a light, refreshing character that shifts slightly toward earthy with longer infusions. Its texture is pleasantly soft and almost a little creamy. Fine palates will also pick out delicate floral notes here and there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from Mr. Chen's tea garden in the Taiwanese region of Nantou and is grown at an altitude of about 350 meters. The tea plants it's made from are known for their consistent quality all year round. That's why the Taiwanese call this tea Si Ji (四季) – \"four seasons\" in English.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ming Jan, Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Chen\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 350 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Si Ji Chun (四季春)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse the Four Seasons Oolong up to four times. Start with a steeping time of 3 minutes at 80–90 °C and let every further infusion steep for 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/Q-u81DuhnOI\" title=\"Four Seasons Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the video (in German), we introduce you to the Four Seasons Oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow often you can infuse oolong is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/kann-man-oolong-tee-zweimal-aufgiessen\"\u003eCan You Infuse Oolong Tea Twice?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our highland \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/shan-lin-xi-oolong\"\u003eShan Lin Xi Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from Mr. Chen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531698233378,"sku":"34","price":14.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6992625008674,"sku":"35","price":28.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/fourseasonscomposition.jpg?v=1519978194"},{"product_id":"jin-xuan-oolong","title":"Jin Xuan Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe brew this tea in the Friends of Tea office almost every day – we're all big oolong fans, after all. Mr. Cai grows Jin Xuan Oolong, just like our Milk Oolong, at an altitude of 1,000 meters, achieving a great quality with an especially intense taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJin Xuan Oolong is a typical Taiwanese oolong and reveals floral, earthy and nutty notes when brewed. An enchanting oolong that wins you over with its multifaceted taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from Mr. Cai's tea garden in the Taiwanese highlands and is grown at an altitude of about 1,000 meters. This wonderfully aromatic tea is made from the Jin Xuan (金萱) cultivar, whose name translates as \"golden daylily\". This cultivar is especially known for its creamy, milky taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bei Shan, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTea garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mr. Cai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 1,000 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jin Xuan (金萱)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15–20 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can infuse Jin Xuan Oolong up to four times. Start with a steeping time of 3 minutes at 80–90 °C and let each further infusion steep for 4–5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting video\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fot-video\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/L8VRfhjBdv0\" title=\"Jin Xuan Oolong – Tasting-Video\" loading=\"lazy\" allow=\"accelerometer; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can find out more about this concentrated taste experience in the tasting video (in German).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat cultivars like Jin Xuan are all about is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teeanbau\/was-ist-ein-tee-kultivar-tee-wissen\"\u003eWhat is a tea cultivar?\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/milk-oolong\"\u003eMilk Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e also comes from the same tea farmer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taiwan","offers":[{"title":"100 Grams","offer_id":5531701706786,"sku":"32","price":15.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 grams","offer_id":6988284887074,"sku":"33","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/jinxuancomposition.jpg?v=1519978210"},{"product_id":"taiwan-gaba-oolong","title":"Taiwan Red Jade GABA Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eTaiwan Red Jade GABA Oolong is a specially processed oolong: GABA is an amino acid that occurs naturally in tea leaves. In the 1950s, a Japanese researcher discovered that its content in the leaves increases when the tea is withered without oxygen. To be honest, we don’t have much experience with GABA teas yet, and we’re not sure whether this special production method is the reason the tea tastes so good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flavor is best described as especially round and smooth. The tea is somewhat more heavily oxidized, so the leaves have taken on a brownish-green color. Tropical fruit is accompanied by a slightly malty undertone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from the Nantou region in Taiwan and is produced by the same cooperative from which we source all our other Taiwanese teas. We’re happy to have another great tea from this region in our range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ming Jan, Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e TRES #18\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70 %\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend 6 g of tea leaves to 500 ml of water at 90 °C. Let the tea steep for 2 minutes, pour it off and enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind out how the different types of oolong differ in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/4-arten-von-oolong-tee-herkunft-und-herstellung\"\u003e4 types of oolong tea\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). Even more heavily oxidized and also from Nantou is our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/taiwan-red-oolong\"\u003eTaiwan Red Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":43498562257162,"sku":"74","price":19.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 GRAMM","offer_id":43498562289930,"sku":"75","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/BT3102-comp.jpg?v=1662055277"},{"product_id":"taiwan-red-oolong","title":"Taiwan Red Oolong","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when you cross black tea and oolong? A lot of good things, as this Taiwan Red Oolong impressively proves. It's made from tea plants that are actually intended for greener oolong. However, the leaves are allowed to oxidize much longer than with other oolongs – creating almost, but only almost, a black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTaste\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many black teas, Taiwan Red Oolong is hardly bitter and tastes round and pleasant. Still, its flavor is distinctive: sweet, slightly fruity and malty notes are reminiscent of black tea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis top-quality tea comes from a tea garden in the Taiwanese region of Nantou and is grown at an altitude of about 350 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"fot-facts\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nantou, Taiwan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e approx. 350 m\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar:\u003c\/strong\u003e Qing Xin (青心)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOxidation:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCaffeine:\u003c\/strong\u003e medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePreparation\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend 3 g of tea leaves for 250 ml of water at 95 °C and a steeping time of 3 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDiscover more\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow oxidation and processing shape oolong is explained in our blog article \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/teewissen\/4-arten-von-oolong-tee-herkunft-und-herstellung\"\u003e4 Types of Oolong Tea\u003c\/a\u003e (in German). If you like it even stronger, try our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/taiwan-schwarztee\"\u003eTaiwan Assamica #8 Black Tea\u003c\/a\u003e – the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/taiwan-gaba-oolong\"\u003eTaiwan Red Jade GABA Oolong\u003c\/a\u003e is a little lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Friends of Tea","offers":[{"title":"100 GRAMM","offer_id":43498564813066,"sku":"79","price":13.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 GRAMM","offer_id":43498564845834,"sku":"80","price":23.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/products\/LU640ZEU-comp.jpg?v=1662055334"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1262\/7105\/collections\/friends-of-tea-oolong-tee-online-kaufen.jpg?v=1626204725","url":"https:\/\/fraendsoftea.com\/en\/collections\/oolong-tee-kaufen.oembed","provider":"Friends of Tea","version":"1.0","type":"link"}