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teanamu blue / oolong tea collection - smooth & aromatic for the afternoon

Blue teas, known as oolong or wu long, combine the fresh flavour and aromatic quality of green tea with the smooth body and rich, dark roastiness of black tea. Fine oolongs are produced in Taiwan and mainland China, with the former tending to be lighter in colour and flavour.

Oolongs comprise an even greater variety of taste profiles than green tea, because the category includes every tea from 20% oxidised to 80% oxidised, and also because the oolong tea may come from many sub-species of the ‘camellia sinensis’ tea bush and be grown in many diverse soil, altitude and weather conditions. Besides that, the tea will often be infused several times, with each re-brew bringing different flavours and aromas to the fore.

Oolongs are often hand-rolled into the form of tight pellets, which open and unfold on brewing. Generally this group of teas is incredibly fragrant, whether lightly floral or with deep caramel tones. The dark, rich oolong leaves, when brewed, produce a liquor that runs from yellow or a pale brown at one end of the spectrum to bright green.

Chinese tea drinkers often compare the flavour of oolong teas to ripe fruit, such as peaches and plums. Some astringency is prized, as well as the ticklish and sweet aftertaste that lingers at the back of your mouth and throat after tasting the tea, a sensation called hou yun or ‘throat resonance’.

	dong ding oolong Precious, hand-rolled nuggets that unfurl into a fragrant, sweet treasure.	£5.00
	honey orchid phoenix Rare single bush tea, with a lingering aroma of honey and fresh peaches.	£4.50
	lishan oolong An intimate pleasure. Floral, refreshing and palate cleansing, with creamy, thick texture.	£5.50
	silky oolong Unique, light, smooth oolong with a rich creaminess.	£4.50
	wuyi shuixian Hand-plucked oolong, luxurious, orchid-like, aromatic with natural sweetness.	£5.00

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