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A clay teapot and small cup of oolong tea on a wooden tea tray

Tea from Camellia sinensis

Oolong Tea

Between green and black, endlessly varied

Oolong is partially oxidised, sitting anywhere between a green and a black tea. Lightly oxidised oolongs are bright and floral; deeper, roasted styles turn toasty, honeyed and stone-fruited. Many are rolled into tight balls that unfurl over several infusions.

Brewing at a glance

85–95°C

Water

2–4 min

Steep

Rolled oolongs open up over multiple short infusions.

Styles include:Light / floral oolongRoasted oolongHimalayan oolong

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Good to know about oolong tea

Quick answers to common questions before you choose.

From the Journal

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Cups of different teas arranged with loose leavesTea Basics

7 min read

Different Types of Tea: A Beginner's Guide

Green, black, white, oolong and pu-erh all come from one plant. Here's what makes each one different.

Fog drifting over tea gardens on steep hillsTea Origins

6 min read

A Beginner's Guide to Darjeeling Tea

The Himalayan region, its seasonal flushes and how to find a Darjeeling you'll love.

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