What is Wulong Tea?
Wulong tea (or Oolong tea) is a tea native to China and comes in many grades, flavors and colors depending on when the tea leaves are harvested. Making true Wulong tea can be compared to making wine, as the process does not render Wulong tea in its natural state or completely oxidized. Does this Spark an idea?
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Wulong Leaves
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The leaves of the tea plant are harvested to make Wulong tea with the youngest leaves providing the highest grade of tea.
Classification
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Wulong tea is considered a brown tea due to being classified between the black teas and the green teas.
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Taste
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Wulong tea can have a variety of flavors depending on the grade. Some flavors are described as: smooth, mild, flowery, spicy, fruity and mellow. Wulong tea that has been fired for longer periods of time tend to take on a baked flavor.
Price
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Depending on the grade and whether it is an organic variety, the price for one pound of Wulong tea can vary from $30 to $80.
Health Benefits
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Wulong tea gained its popularity due to scientific statements indicating that Wulong tea burns fat and increases metabolism by 157 percent more than green tea. (See Resource). The health benefits of Wulong tea are much like other teas such as: healthy support for the immune system, healthier skin, aids in weight loss and is healthy for the teeth and gums.
Caution
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Individuals who are pregnant, diabetic, or have heart disease should contact their doctor prior to consuming Wulong tea.
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