Loose Leaf Oolong Teas

According to a Chinese poet, just drinking a cup of Chinese oolong tea will take you to the legendary trails of the Wuyi Mountain. China’s best oolong teas are harvested on several rocks of this mountain and in surrounding areas in the Fujian province. Oolong teas are produced through a unique process including withering under the strong sun and oxidation before curling and twisting.

Oolong tea health benefits: You got to love the fact enjoying oolong teas has many health benefits. Drinking oolong teas will trim down your fat and cholesterol levels. Oolong tea is half-fermented and possesses the scent of green teas and the rich flavor of black teas.

Oolong loose leaf tea can be sweet and fruity with honey aromas or woody and thick with roasted aromas. Enjoy browsing our oolong teas and make sure to grab your favorite oolong tea today.

Frequently Asked Questions about Loose Oolong Teas

What are the unique health benefits of Oolong tea?

According to Tea Association of USA, oolong tea falls between green and black teas, as its leaves are only partially oxidized. Health benefits of oolong tea include combined qualities of black tea and green tea. Health benefits of oolong tea include reducing chronic bodily conditions such as heart diseases, inflammatory disorders, providing vital antioxidants, reducing high cholesterol levels, promoting superior bone structure, robust skin and good dental health. The oolong tea is fragrant with a fruity flavor and tasty aroma. It is considerably low in caffeine and extremely relaxing to drink.

What is the caffeine content of oolong tea?

Tea is naturally low in caffeine. Oolong tea, like other types of tea, contains caffeine at about 3% of its dry weight, translating to between 30 mg and 90 mg per 8 oz (250 ml) cup, while coffee has 150 - 200 mg per cup. In addition, the caffeine in tea generally decreases by about 60% with each further brewing of the tea.  

Can I lose weight by drinking oolong tea?

Yes. Scientific studies find that oolong tea significantly increases energy expenditure for up to as much as 120 minutes and can even promote preferential use of fat as an energy source making it a healthy tool for reducing and maintaining weight. In addition, Oolong tea's effect on blocking the absorption of fats and carbohydrates is thought to play a key role in its weight reducing benefits.

Oolong teas’ slimming effects are proved by numerous scientific studies. For example, a Chinese study, in 1998, of 102 females showed that continuous consumption of oolong tea for six weeks resulted in a reduction of body weight. This study, along with the question of other compounds contributing to tea's weight loss benefits, spurred further research.

What are the most famous oolong teas in China?

Both produced and grown in the most Fujian Province in China, An Xi Nature Reserved Tie Guan Yin and Red Robe Da Hong Pao are consistently listed as the most famous oolong teas in China and around the world. Tie Guan Yin is famous for is aroma and tasted, and the complicated steps of processing, while the Red Robe Da Hong Pao for its deep, rich and toasted flavor.

What is the best moment of the day to drink oolong tea?

Oolong tea is best drunk half an hour after eating a meal as it helps to digest the food that’s just taken in. It’s also a great drink during daytime at the office, as its caffeine content provides you with the energy boost you need. Avoid drinking tea before bed though - you don’t want to stay up for long hours. For those who enjoy tea at night, white tea with its low content of caffeine is an excellent choice.

Is oolong tea an energy drink?

Tea is a good alternative beverage to high sugar drinks while still giving you the extra pick-up you may need. Energy drinks tend to have approximately 75mg of caffeine per 8oz serving, while oolong teas have approximately 60mg of caffeine per 8oz serving. In addition, scientific studies find that tea with its stimulant qualities helps increase alertness and improves response speed, which altogether lead to better performance for athletes during sports.

Does drinking oolong tea improve my skin?

One of the amazing benefits is that it enhances your skin via slowing down the aging process.

Our skin is constantly exposed to free radicals which cause dark spots and wrinkles on the skin as well as accelerate the aging of the skin. Oolong tea has antioxidants which has the ability to destroy free radicals. A 2004 research, conducted by Dr. Kenichi Yanagimoto from the University of California, showed that only 15 days of consumption of oolong tea had an incredible 50% Reduction in Free Radicals! Another study from Shiga University of Medical Science also found that regular consumption of oolong tea may help to get rid of skin problems and improve the color of our skin.

Are there oolong tea side effects?

Oolong tea is safe to drink for any gender at any ages. However, to most drinkers, we suggest drink no more than 4 cups of oolong tea a day. Excessive drinking may result in minor side effects (for example, insomnia) mainly due to the risk of caffeine overdose.  

What is the relationship between drinking oolong tea and metabolism speed?

Scientists find that Oolong tea's ability to activate a fat burning enzyme called hormone sensitive lipase might speed up the metabolism and boost weight loss. Masatoshi Nakano led a team of researchers who examined the effects of oolong tea on overall health in healthy participants. Researchers had subjects follow a balanced diet rich in oolong tea and devoid of water for a month. At the end of the study, scientists found that participants experienced decreases in body fat, especially from the waist.

What’s the name of Oolong Tea in Chinese? How to write Oolong Tea in Chinese?

Oolong Tea – 乌龙茶 – wū lóng chá

Loose Oolong Tea in other languages: Danish: Løs Oolong te, Dutch: Losse Oolong thee, English: Loose Oolong Tea, Finnish: Löysä Oolong teetä, French: Thé Oolong, German: Loser Oolong-Tee, Italian: Oolong tè sfuso, Norwegian: Løs Oolong te, Portuguese: Chá de Oolong soltas, Russian: Loose Улун, Swedish: Lös Oolong te, Turkish: Gevşek Oolong çay

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