There is a reason Oolong Tea is often described as a beverage “in-between” Green Tea and Black Teas. It is quite literally reminiscent of flavours of both Black and Green Teas. This traditional classic Chinese green tea is very aromatic, stronger than green tea but milder than black tea.
Oolong – Se Chung
$16.00
The “In-Between” tea! More than Green tea, less than black.
Size: 150 mL – 5 Fl Oz Pouch
Can Make 30-35 cups Hot Tea or 15-20 cups Iced Tea (8 oz/240 ml per cup)
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Characteristics
- Taste: Delicate floral delight with a slight herbaceous and grassy undertones and a smooth refreshingly long finish.
- Aroma: Slightly nutty, roasty, earthy and woodsy, with a floral bouquet.
- Caffeine: Low
Ingredients
Se Chung Oolong, the finest semi-fermented China Green Tea with a remarkable aroma and flavour.
Ingredients Note: we do not add any kind of sweeteners to any of our teas, including no stevia, no candied or sugar-coated ingredients. We leave that option up to you!
Tea Benefits
Oolong is a popular tea because of its known health benefits:
- has the incredible ability to cleanse the digestive system.
- can help alkalise the digestive tract.
- works towards reducing inflammation in those with acid reflux and ulcer issues, in particular.
- can help you to boost your metabolism, in turn, can help with weight management.
Other known health benefits, just like most green teas:
- Antioxidants,
- Refreshing,
- Relaxing,
- Can help with weight management.
Warning: Consulting with your healthcare practitioner about health benefits of any tea is always recommended.
Health Benefits Disclosure: Let’s be blunt about this whole tea and health thing: you need to take a lot of these claims with a grain of salt! Ultimately, to see if it works for you, you’ll need to try the tea for yourself. We all know that drinking tea is good for us, and let’s not forget that the pleasure of drinking it is also good for our health!
It is also well-known that all types of tea have varying levels of benefits. Any suggested or mentioned benefits on our website are merely our generalized opinions and experiences, including many clients’ feedbacks, and should not be relied upon as professional Health and Medical opinions, facts, directions or instructions.
Suggested Preparation
Hot Tea: Scoop 1-2 *Perfect Teaspoon of tea per 8oz/240ml of hot water. Steep for 2-3 minutes.
Iced Tea: Double the amount of tea, still using hot water. Add an extra minute or two to steeping time then cool in fridge.
Note: If you want stronger tea, use more leaves instead of steeping for a longer time.
*Our Perfect Teaspoon is approximately 5ml and is sold in Tea Accessories.
Re-Steeping Times: 2+
Basic Steeping Tips: Use filtered or spring water, whenever possible. Don’t over boil water. Remove leaves after recommended time (adjust to taste).