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Ingredients & Characteristics

What Is Oolong Tea?

Oolong teas are traditionally rolled, twisted, or curled into tight balls or thin strands. These artisanal shaping techniques depend on the traditions of the tea master making the tea.

Oolong tea is often described as a partially oxidized tea. But oxidation levels in oolong can vary from 9% to 90%.

Tra Viet's oolong tea has an oxidation level of about 30%.

What color is oolong tea?

Oolong tea comes in various colors, including green, yellow, dark amber, and red.

This color variation results from varying degrees of oxidation during processing, which ranges from 10% to 90%.

Particularly, the Oolong tea of Tra Viet has a bright yellow tea.

What does oolong tea taste like?

There is no longer a bitter taste like green tea when taking the first sip of tea. The fantastic taste will overflow in the mouth, followed by a slightly greasy taste.

After that, the aftertaste, the tea flavor lingers in the mouth for a long time, clinging to the palate and a lingering sweetness. These are the factors that make you feel excited when enjoying this tea.

Is oolong tea black tea?

Oolong is neither a black tea or green tea. An oolong may end up with more black tea characteristics or more green tea characteristics depending on the direction the tea master takes in processing the tea.

Benefits

What is oolong tea good for?

Studies show oolong tea stimulates fat burning and increases the number of calories your body burns by 3.4%.

Oolong tea is high in an amino acid called L-theanine, which studies show has cognitive effects like improved brain activity, better sleep quality, and reduced stress and anxiety.

Does Oolong Tea Have Caffeine?

Oolong tea contains caffeine.

How much caffeine is in oolong tea?

Oolong tea's caffeine content is slightly higher than green tea and more petite than black—typically about 50-75 mg of caffeine per 8 oz. cup.

Which is better, oolong or green tea?

Oolong tea contains more antioxidants than green tea. Therefore, it supports better weight loss.

It has qualities that may help you lose weight by speeding up your metabolism and increasing fat mobilization.

Which is better black tea or oolong tea?

Oolong tea contains more catechins than black tea since it is half oxidized. As a result, it might help you lose weight faster.

Production and Packaging

How is Tra Viet's Oolong tea packed?

Vacuum pack

Vietnamese tea is packaged by vacuum technology. We use red silver-coated bags to prevent direct light, air, moisture, and high temperature from coming into contact with the tea.

We add tea in 3.5 oz., 2.4 oz., and 0.2 oz bags. The final net weight provides enough tea for one pot.

Filter bags

Tra Viet uses corn fiber mesh bags to store loose leaf tea. This form of packaging offers convenience, suitable for use in hotels or busy people.

How is oolong tea produced?

Oolong tea is a traditional tea made by withering the leaves in the sun and then oxidizing them before curling. The color and distinctive flavor of Oolong Tea are due to partial oxidation.

What plant does oolong tea come from?

The leaves, buds, and stems of the Camellia sinensis plant are used to make oolong tea. It is the same plant that produces both black and green teas.

Processing, Use, and Storage

How to make oolong tea?
  1. Bring filtered water to a boil.
  2. Warm the cup up.
  3. Fill a cup halfway with boiling water and two tablespoons of loose oolong tea.
  4. After 5 seconds, remove the water and steep for another 5 seconds.
  5. Cover the teapot with 1 cup of water.
  6. Remove the infuser and sip the contents.
How long does it take to brew oolong tea?

The general rule for oolong tea is to steep for 1 to 5 minutes. Longer steeping times can allow additional flavors to develop for a more decadent, more full-bodied tea.

Should I drink oolong tea before or after meals?

It's best to consume oolong tea after a meal for around 25 to 35 minutes.

What is the best time to drink oolong tea?

You should have oolong tea with breakfast in the morning. Thirty minutes before lunch or supper, you may also drink oolong tea. With your evening snack, Oolong tea is a good choice.

Who should not drink oolong tea?
  • Pregnant women should not consume more than 3 cups a day
  • People with anemia
  • People who are using ephedrine or amphetamines
Can I put milk in oolong tea?

Whole milk may be too heavy for oolong tea, which has a softer texture.

Can I drink oolong tea cold?

The iced oolong tea recipe is a light, semi-sweet beverage that is simple to prepare. So go ahead and investigate your choices.

Can I drink oolong tea every day?

It is probably safe for most healthy people when used in small amounts (around 4 cups per day).

How do you store oolong tea?
  • Keep your tea away from sunlight.
  • Keep your tea sealed in an airtight container that blocks out all light.
  • Keep your tea sealed from the air.
Does oolong tea need to be refrigerated?

You should never keep oolong tea in the refrigerator because it will get wet. It's OK to keep it at room temperature.

Buying and Payment

Where to buy oolong tea?
  1. Buy directly from this website.
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How to make payment?

Pay in advance by visa card or Paypal.

What is the delivery policy?

Products are delivered by Amazon nationwide within 48 hours.