"When the time comes for relaxation, nothing is better than a hot cup of tea, with a book in hand or some music in a room. We'd say you have Oolong Tea, twice over!"
Oolong (pronounced wu-long) tea is a variety which was developed in Ancient China. The story goes that oolong tea was first discovered in the Anxi region of the Fujian province when a man named Sulong, Wulong or Wuliang, accidentally allowed his tea leaves to oxidize after being distracted during the harvest. When he returned he brewed the semi fermented & semi oxidised tea, and found the flavour to be different.
Usually oolongs can be brewed multiple times depending on the strenght & type of processing. In India oolong is produced by select gardens in Darjeeling, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, however the quality and the consistency is patchy, as the process takes years to master. We at Absolute Tea ensure that the patchy ones do not feature on our store.
Besides the unique flavour there are many benefits if consuming Oolong tea, some of the major ones are:
- Weight Management
- Cholesterol Control
- Improved Digestion
- Immunity boost
- Healthy teeth & skin
Oolong tea also protects teeth from the acid caused by harmful bacteria, preventing tooth decay and plaque build-up. The anti-oxidants in Oolong Tea help fight the free radicals which contribute to aging. Chinese medicine practitioners opine that regular consumption results in beautiful skin and reduced effects of aging.
Caution – We must remember that Oolong tea contains naturally occurring caffeine, which is not the healthiest component of this highly beneficial beverage. Caffeine treats many people differently, so recommended doses of Oolong tea should range between 1 to 3 cups daily.
Where to get nice Oolong tea?
As for the big money question that is in your mind, we are happy to answer it. For the best quality Oolong Tea, we have tasted Oolongs from Eastern India to bring you the best in Indian Tea. You can Choose from our Goomtee Oolong from Darjeeling or Halmari Golden Oolong from Assam, they have been selected from the 2nd Flush produce and have their fans!