Tag: loose tea leafs
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Is Oolong a Semi-Oxidized Tea? A Complete Guide to Oxidation Levels in Your Favorite Teas
For tea lovers who know their sencha from their Earl Grey but want to master the magic behind the flavors Yes, it falls between green tea (unoxidized) and black tea (fully oxidized) on the oxidation spectrum.Oolong teas are typically oxidized anywhere from about 10% to 80%, depending on the style and origin. This semi-oxidation is… Read more
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C. Yellow Tea (Lightly Oxidized) – China’s Rare, Stomach-Soothing Treasure
YELLOW TEA TYPES Junshan Yinzhen Huoshan Huangya Meng Ding Huangya Mo Gan Huangya A lightly oxidized, golden-hued marvel and one of China’s best-kept tea secrets, yellow tea bridges the gap between fresh green tea and mellow white tea, with a smooth, digestion-friendly profile unlike any other. Through a meticulous process called “men huan” (闷黄, sealed… Read more