| | | | | Oolong TeasOolongs meaning black dragon, are indigenous to Taiwan (Formosa) and Fujian Province in China. Oolong may also be spelt wu-long. They are very light and delicate. They are known as semi-fermented teas in that they are only partially oxidised in the manufacturing process. They therefore have a character between those of green teas and black teas.  Oolongs are picked when the leaves are not too young and are processed immediately after plucking. They are always whole leaf teas, never broken by rolling. They have a fresh yet sophisticated taste and are smoother than black tea yet less grassy than green teas. They may be drunk with milk. Oolong tea is found in our Russian Caravan blend, traditionally carried along the Silk Road from China.Formosa oolong teas are still considered to be the most subtle, being fermented longer than Chinese oolongs (60% compared with about 20%). Small independent gardens produce them in the traditional hand-made way.Use two teaspoons per cup with water just off the boil and brew for about seven minutes to bring out the full flavour. See Grey's Oolong Teas. | Pouching TeaPouching is slightly fermented, less than an oolong tea, and so has characteristics of both green teas and oolong teas. It is an evening tea with a light golden colour and subtle flavour. Pouchong has another distinction in that the tea is wrapped in paper during fermentation. See Grey's Formosa Pouchong Tea. |
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