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What Is Taiwan High Mountain Oolong Tea?

teasenz — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 22:22:46 +0000

High Mountain Tea, also referred to as “high mountain oolong tea,” is a unique tea variety grown at high altitudes, typically around 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) above sea level. The exceptional quality of this tea is attributed to the specific environmental conditions in which it thrives. High mountain oolong teas undergo semi-oxidization, with an oxidation level ranging from 20% to 40%. This meticulous processing method is instrumental in bringing out the tea’s exquisite flavors and aromas. The appeal of high mountain tea lies in its sophistication, characterized by a light golden color and floral, creamy notes that mesmerize tea connoisseurs. Cultivated in the central Taiwanese mountain ranges, these teas flourish in challenging terrains, often growing at heights of up to 2000 meters, in renowned regions like Alishan, Lishan, Yushan Shan Lin Xi, Qilai Shan, and […]

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Recipes: Enjoy Tea with Osmanthus Taste

teasenz — Sat, 02 Jul 2016 06:07:46 +0000

Sweet osmanthus, also known as Osmanthus Fragrans, is a Chinese flower that’s often used in the Chinese kitchen to prepare desserts. The flowers are super fragrant and release a buttery sweet apricot scent. In this post we’re going to introduce you some classic blends with osmanthus that you should try out at home! Before we move on to the recipes we would like to mention that there are also pre-blended osmanthus teas available, but they typically aren’t as great as when you buy leaf tea and osmanthus separately. Osmanthus oolong tea Watch the video below to see how it’s prepared in a gaiwan and visit this page for more details. Osmanthus green tea Watch the video below to observe how it’s made in a glass teapot. See this page for more details. […]

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Shouning Oolong Tea Villagers Becoming Wealthy

teasenz — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 08:06:39 +0000

A success story of tea villages Shouning county. While tea farmers in Shouning used to earn a little from all the hard work they put in to grow tea leaves, this has changed this year. “Thanks to the village to guide to planting tea plants business has improved significantly! From spring to now, I made 30,000 yuan (5000 USD). My daughter and I are going to build a new house near the ocean side ……” says farmer Wang happily. 714 meters above sea level, the main source of income of the Bangyang tea villagers is oolong tea. Farmer Heng Yuan planted 10 acres of oolong tea but this usually only leads to an annual income of only 10,000 yuan (1600 USD). In order to support two daughters, Heng Yuan had to work outside the home […]

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Anxi Tieguanyin Oolong Tea Review Notes

teasenz — Sat, 01 Jun 2013 12:23:44 +0000

This blog post is dedicated to a dear Indian customer who has ordered Tieguanyin tea from Teasenz for a major 5 star hotel chain. Given the customer’s requirements, The Teasenz team has tasted several floral Oolongs and finally picked this light roasted Tieguanyin Oolong tea: This Tieguanyin owes its vibrant green color to the fresh late spring leaves and a light roasting process to retain its floral aromas. The taste of this Oolong is close to that of green teas, though it’s characterized by a fuller body, stonger floral notes, and a less grassy taste. Compared to dark roasted Oolongs, which has a taste closer to that of black teas and other Oolong teas, the roasty taste of this light Tieguanyin version is less overwhelming and therefore more accessible. This is the main reasons why most […]

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Is Milk Oolong Flavored Artificially With Milk?

teasenz — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 09:24:51 +0000

" Answer by Lisa Lin: They both exist: – Natural milk oolong is called jinxuan oolong, and is from Alishan Mountains in Taiwan. However, most people find the original milk taste not strong enough.– Other oolong teas with artificially added milk flavor can be made anywhere in Taiwan or China. By the way, the fact that the milk flavor is artificially added, doesn't mean it's a low quality tea. I have seen many flavored milk oolongs before with really high quality leaves. Milky Oolong Tea

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Oolong Tea Benefits

teasenz — Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:08:19 +0000

You hear about green tea, black tea, and herbal tea in more and more studies, but what about oolong? 2 % of all tea produced worldwide is oolong. It is one of the most popular types of tea in China and has numerous health benefits. Oolong Tea undergoes a small degree of fermentation during its processing, which gives oolong a flavor somewhat similar to that of black tea but closer to the taste of green tea. Health claims for oolong tea’s benefits include reduction of cholesterol levels, preservation of heart health, treatment of digestive disorders, strengthening of the immune system, and formation of strong bones. There have been a lot of research to do with the numerous benefits of drinking Oolong Tea: In a population study in 2010, researchers found that oolong tea consumption was linked to a reduced risk of […]

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