Type of Oolong Tea - part 2

(Note: Degree of roasting and degree of fermentation usually have a little different in each tea retailer. So our number is for reference only.)

▲Degree of fermentation

▲Degree of roasting

Dong Ding Oolong Tea 

Tea’s color: Honey Yellow

Degree of roasting: Medium

Degree of fermentation: About 20~30%

Characteristics:  Some emphasize the roasted aroma, while others emphasize the balance between roasted aroma and flowery fragrance. 

Honey Oolong Tea

Tea’s color: Amber

Degree of roasting: Medium

Degree of fermentation: About 30~40%

Characteristics: This flush features fresh tea leaves which are naturally fermented after bitten by small green leafhoppers and a delicate fruity scent. This memorable amber infusion is embellished with an alluringly rich aroma of Spanish limes and a hint of mint, leaving the crisp and sweet freshness on the palate. 

Tie Guan Yin Oolong Tea

Tea’s color: Amber

Degree of roasting: High

Degree of fermentation: About 30~50%

Characteristics: This fascinating tea,  heavily fermented, infuses into an amber-colored cup with an aroma of ripe fruits, subtle tartness, and overtones of sweet osmanthus and frankincense.

Oriental Beauty (White Tip Oolong)

Tea’s color: Amber

Degree of roasting: High

Degree of fermentation: About 70~80%

Characteristics: Oriental Beauty, also known as White Tip Oolong, made from “Qing Xing Dapan”, and also a heavily fermented tea characteristic of its traditional processing of the tender tea buds bitten by small green leafhoppers. Rich honey and fruity aroma mix together. Moreover, it's the unique tea made in Taiwan.

Type of Oolong Tea - part 1: https://drywtea.blogspot.com/2018/05/type-of-oolong-tea-part-1.html

See more information about how to brew tea like a master: https://drywtea.blogspot.com/2018/05/just-5-steps-brew-tea-like-master.html

See more information about how to preserve tea after opening: https://drywtea.blogspot.com/2018/05/how-to-preserve-tea-after-opening.html

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Renaissance of Tea tasters then evaluate and select the finest teas so to make sure that

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