Oolong tea is one of the world’s most versatile teas, ranging from light, floral high-altitude teas to darker, more roasted varieties. In our range, you’ll find oolong from China, Taiwan, Nepal and South Korea, featuring distinctive expressions from some of the tea world’s most highly regarded regions. Here you’ll find everything from classic Tie Guanyin and aromatic Fenghuang Dancong to elegant Taiwanese high-altitude teas and traditionally roasted oolong teas.
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Oolong is one of the most multifaceted categories in the world of tea. Oolong tea is produced through a process in which the tea leaves are allowed to oxidise to varying degrees. The flavour varies depending on the level of oxidation, roasting, cultivar and origin. Lighter oolong teas often develop floral and fruity notes with a high level of aroma, whilst more oxidised or roasted styles have a fuller body and deeper notes of honey, dried fruit, cocoa and minerality. It is precisely this variety that has made oolong a favourite amongst many tea enthusiasts.
Tie Guanyin, Dancong and high-altitude oolong
Among the best-known styles are Tie Guanyin from Fujian, prized for its floral elegance and smooth mouthfeel. From Guangdong comes Fenghuang Dancong, a category that often offers highly aromatic teas with distinct varietal character. Taiwan, meanwhile, has made a name for itself with its high-altitude teas, where cool temperatures and misty growing conditions contribute to rich aromas and a long aftertaste.
Our range includes, amongst other things, Oriental Beauty, Dancong, Tie Guanyin, Da Hong Pao and Shui Xian – teas which, taken together, demonstrate the vast variety that has made oolong one of the world’s most fascinating categories of tea.
Oolong from Taiwan and China
Taiwanese tea is renowned for its aromatic character, smooth texture and high-altitude steers. Chinese tea At the same time, it offers some of the world’s most classic oolong styles, from Tie Guanyin to Da Hong Pao and Shui Xian. Together, they represent more than a thousand years of tea history and a craft that continues to evolve to this day.
Brewing oolong tea
Most oolong teas are brewed with water at around 90–95°C. Many high-quality oolongs are particularly well suited to repeated infusions, where the flavour develops gradually from one brew to the next. Gongfu brewing is particularly popular for oolong as it brings out the tea’s complexity, aroma and distinctive character.
