The word Oolong comes from two Chinese words. Oo is the word for black and long is dragon. So it is called Black Dragon in English. Oolong tea is pronounced O-liong Te. But that is not the only name it goes by. It is also called Wu Long or Wulong and it is the same meaning.
Doesn’t really matter what is called all teas are from the same kind of plant. The many different teas come from one plant called Camellia Sinensis. Fermented on different levels. The Black Dragon is fermented only half the way. The oxidation is 10% 70% fermented.
High government officials and the richest get the best of the Oolong teas. Found in many different places. Wu Yi and An’xi is the first and second of two Mountains in Fujian. Guongdong and Taiwan is the two other places that it comes from.
Processed in two different ways. The first of the two different ways is in a ball-like form. Curly leaves is the other way it is processed and it is the oldest of the two.
This is a semi-oxidized tea in Chinese tea culture and it is called a clear tea in English and qingeha in Chinese. Green tea has a similar taste. It has a sweet aftertaste and is brewed on the strong side.
There are many different classifications of Oolong teas. It comes in roasted or light. It has different aromas such as fruity or floral. Also the aftertaste and taste of the tea are often melony.
This tea comes from many places and come in many kinds. Da Hong Pao is from the Fujian province and is the first of many. Big Red Robe is what it means in Chinese. This tea is one of the famous Oolong teas.
Oolong tea also comes from Taiwan. Ice peak or frozen summit is the meaning of Dongding. With a light aroma and is tightly rolled. This only two of the many teas that comes from many places.
Weight loss is one of the many things it is good to use for. You will not lose weight just by drinking this kind of tea. Exercising and diet will work well with this kind of tea.
Bacterial infections, eczema and diabetes are some of the other things it can be used for. The last two things are cancer and cavities that is used for. Many different kinds to pick from and a lot of uses. Talking to friends and relaxing is another thing it is wonderful for.
Many have debated on what it is called and where the name came from. Most say it derives from a tea cake tribute that is call Dragon-Phoenix. Wuyi Mountains is another of the places it may have got its name. The last two say it may have come from a plant called Anxi or a corrupted translation of Wu Laing. But all in, in all it is healthy for you no matter what it is called and has a sweet taste.
Oolong tea, also known as Wu Lung or Wulung comes from the Camellia Sinensis plant. You can get it weak or roasted. If you brew it strong, then it will have a strong taste, but the aftertaste will be sweet.http://www.choyungteafacts.org