Oolong tea is a traditional Chinese tea that sits between sencha green tea and ceylon black tea. Oolong is a fascinating and diverse category of tea in Australia, highly regarded for its complex flavours and aromas, making it a favourite among tea enthusiasts.
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What is Organic Oolong?
There are numerous oolong tea varieties, each with its own unique characteristics. Some popular types include Tie Guan Yin (Iron Goddess of Mercy), Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe), and Dong Ding.
At Teavision, we specialise in Tie Guan Yin: "The Iron Goddess of Teas". The name is very fitting, as producing this tea is not for the faint-hearted; many tea roasters and producers simply don't bother trying. However, if you are looking to buy oolong tea wholesale, this particular variety comes highly recommended. Tie Guan Yin provides aromatic, intense flavours which stay with you long after you have taken your final sip. Its floral undertones give a distinct and unique taste that makes it stand out from other teas.
The Benefits of Oolong Tea Online
As well as being full of flavour, Oolong tea boasts many possible health benefits. It is rich in antioxidants like theaflavins and catechins, which may help combat oxidative stress and possibly reduce the risk of chronic diseases, including certain cancers.
Regular consumption of oolong tea has been associated with a reduced risk of heart disease. It has been known to help lower blood pressure and improve cholesterol profiles, potentially reducing the risk of heart attacks and strokes.
Oolong contains caffeine, which may assist in improving mental alertness and concentration without the excessive jitters associated with higher caffeine content in coffee.
In short oolong tea isn't just a warm, comforting beverage, but a natural remedy for the body. If you're looking to buy oolong tea online, then look no further than Teavision. Whether you are in need of a sample for a first-time trial or want to buy in bulk, we have just the solution for you.
What Is Oolong Tea?
Maybe you've heard of the name, but you couldn't really say exactly what Oolong tea is. Well, like several different types of black and green teas, Oolong tea comes from the dried leaves and leaf bud of the Camellia Sinensis plant, and it is fermented for longer than green tea, but less than black tea. Oolong tea is caffeinated, but does that make it green tea, or is Oolong tea black tea? Strictly it is neither, it falls into a category of its own, and depending on the direction the tea master takes when processing this tea, Oolong tea can end up with more black tea characteristics, or more green tea characteristics, and this is what makes it so special.
All teas contain high levels of antioxidants that offer a range of health benefits. These nutrients protect our cells from damage caused by ageing, the lifestyle we choose to live, and our environment. Pollution, stress, fast food and alcohol can all contribute to this damage, and over time these factors can take their toll on our health systems and manifest in a number of chronic diseases, such as cancers, diabetes and heart conditions. Research shows that the nutrients in Oolong tea have stronger antioxidant effects than green or black tea varieties.
The Origin of Oolong Tea
Oolong tea is a traditional Chinese tea made from the same plant used in black and green teas, the difference being in the way the leaves are processed. When you expose tea leaves to air you cause them to ferment, this process is called oxidation. The length of time a tea maker allows these tea leaves to oxidize impacts its colour, flavour and nutritional content.
Green tea is unoxidized, so it retains lots of plant-based antioxidants, black tea is fully oxidized giving it a deeper, richer flavour, and also allowing other powerful antioxidants to form during the fermentation process. Chinese Oolong tea falls somewhere in between the two. Variations of this tea depend on the level of oxidation the leaves have gone through, and depending on how long the leaves were left to ferment will affect the colour and darkness of the tea, and also its flavour.
Being semi-oxidized, Oolong tea contains a range of antioxidants that are beneficial to our health in several ways. They may help lower blood sugar levels, help break down triglycerides that can lead to the thickening of artery walls, and may boost metabolism to stimulate fat burning, and a single serving of Oolong tea only contains about 2.4 calories. The caffeine in Oolong tea may stimulate the central nervous system, heart and muscles and affect your thinking and alertness.
Where to Buy the Best Oolong Tea
Here at Teavision, we pride ourselves in providing great quality teas that promote health benefits thanks to their natural and organic ingredients. We have built a strong, global network where we buy directly from ethical farms, so we know exactly how our teas have been grown and processed. We stick to our company values and ensure our products are not exposed to harmful toxins, preservatives or artificial boosters that will affect their flavour, aroma and nutritional content.
If you want to treat yourself to the best Oolong tea in Australia, then buy it from us. As you now know there are many different varieties of Oolong tea, all with their own unique qualities, and we specialise in one - Tie Guan Yin. Also known as The Iron Goddess of Teas, we believe that this variety is the best Oolong tea out there! Full of intense, aromatic flavours and antioxidants, this tea is not for the faint-hearted, but it comes highly recommended, and it definitely stands out from the rest!
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