Oolong tea crossway between green and black tea

Oolong tea is roughly mid-way between green and black tea. Oolong directly translated means' Semi-Fermented 'and that is exactly what it is! While green tea does not ferment (yeasts), black tea is fermented 100%. Oolong tea is just the middle and it has great influence on taste and aroma.

Oolong tea is produced mainly in China and Taiwan, but also come from India that also produce Oolong tea, which is not a particularly tea, but rather a recipe of Oolong tea which is treated very special. It is a tea which is characterized by its large leaves and it may not very uniform, but the quality is great. The flavor is fine and mild and gives a nice and warm color. Therefore, it also recommended that the Oolong tea is served in a glass.

Oolong tea is said to be good for digestion and its light and fresh taste makes it of valued in connection with the digestion of food - try it either during or after a meal.

Trials have also shown that substances in Oolong tea has a slimming effect. The experiments suggest that Oolong tea boosts energy and burn fat. So far, however, few tests carried out. (Source: KL He and others IJO.1999; 23 (1) :98-105).

Oolong tea has the characteristic that it never gets bitter, because it does not contain much caffeine. Oolong tea is equal to the balance and harmony and it is softer than black tea and just as fresh as green tea.