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Oolong tea is gently rolled after picking, allowing its essential oils to slowly oxidize. This reaction to the air darkens the leaf and produces distinctive fragrances. Once the leaf has developed properly, the tea maker must stop the oxidation by heating it rapidly in a process called 'panning.' The leaf is then rolled into its final shape. Producing this handcrafted tea properly is extremely labor intensive. The tea maker must carefully balance many elements in the critical first few hours, including weather conditions, leaf quality, and oxidation time. Depending on the processing method, the resulting tea can be anywhere from a green to a black. The finest oolongs are often prepared and enjoyed Gong Fu style (in a small clay pot for multiple infusions) to savor their complex flavor and aromas.

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Honey Phoenix Oolong | In Pursuit of Tea
Honey Phoenix Oolong, 2 oz package
Price $16.00

Picked and processed by hand in the winter 2009, these leaves are rolled into long, wiry strips. This oolong comes from the Honey Dan Chong varietal, harvested on Wu Dong Mountain. Its flavor and aroma produce an exquisite honey character.
Nantou Oolong
Nantou Oolong, 1/4 lb package
Price $22.00 Temporarily Out of Stock

Refreshingly fragrant, the lightly oxidized leaves are green with an amber fringe. An aroma of lilac springs from the tightly rolled leaves.
Oriental Beauty, Oolong
Oriental Beauty Oolong, 1/4 lb package
Price $22.00

First brought to New York a century ago, this sweet brown oolong has a pronounced honey aroma and a rich flavor with notes of spice. This tea has the complexities of an oolong in taste and aroma, but the appearance and strength of a black tea.
Sisters of Taiwan Tea: Twelve Trees "Tung Ting" Oolong & Wen Shan Bao Chong
Our Price: $65.00
Sale Price: $52.00
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Jie Mei Cha (Sister Teas) refers to the two finest styles of oolongs made in Taiwan. This attractively priced selection will show you great examples of these very famous teas. Included are 2 oz each of Twelve Trees Oolong and Wen Shan Bao Chong.
Tieguanyin Oolong Tea | In Pursuit of Tea
Tieguanyin Oolong, 1/4 lb package
Price $20.00

Grown in the red sandy soil of Anxi, China, this medium-oxidized oolong is oven-fired for 5 hours which gives a unique richness and depth to the aroma and flavor. Prounounced [TAY-gwan-yen].
Twelve Trees Oolong
Twelve Trees "Tung Ting" Oolong, 2 oz package
Price $27.50

A richly aromatic oolong of exceptional quality, this tea is handpicked and slowly crafted over a period of five days. Its rich golden liquor has a sweet lingering aftertaste.
   
 

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