Tag Archives | oolong tea

A Pseudo-Scientific Tea Brewing and Tasting Method

By on October 16, 2009 in brewing, Green Tea, Oolong, Tea

Brewing a fine pot of tea takes practice and patience. Brewing teas is nothing short of an art. About a week ago, I pulled out my favorite oolong and brewed it for my friends in a clay pot. I was really excited about the tea and eager to hear my friends’ murmurs of delight. Instead, [...]

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The Key to Health is a Good Routine

By on September 29, 2009 in Green Tea, Oolong, Pu'erh, Tea

One of the most important parts of a healthy lifestyle is a proper routine. A set of actions and habits that form your daily routine will enable you to manage and maintain your health and also give you the structure around which you expand and further your goals and dreams. I find that the biggest [...]

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The Breadth and Depth of Oolong Teas

By on August 5, 2009 in Oolong, Tea, yellow tea

The breadth and depth of oolong teas often leads to confusion over what exactly an oolong tea is. Last week we talked about Yellow Teas and how they are allowed to oxidize or “stew” for a while, which gives them a darker color and a more complex collection of flavors and aromas than that of [...]

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Oolong Tea: Taste and Versatility

By on July 29, 2009 in Green Tea, HEALTH, Oolong, Pu'erh, Tea, White Tea

Ah oolong! The perfect anytime tea with a rich, versatile flavor that is a great compliment to just about any meal or as a stand-alone beverage. Most people have tried oolong tea once or twice in their lives because it is commonly served in Chinese restaurants. But oolong, like so many other teas, has a [...]

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