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Oolong teas are a separate category of tea, like green tea and black tea. They all come from the same plant, Camellia Sinensis, but they differ from each other in the way they are processed after harvest.
The degree of oxidation of the leaves is almost zero in green tea, which is why it retains its green color and fresh/grassy flavor, while the degree of oxidation in black tea is very high, which gives it its malty flavor. Oolong teas go through the same process steps as black teas, but the oxidation is stopped before the leaves are fully oxidized.
This is why oolong teas can be so different: the degree of oxidation can range from 10% to 80%, resulting in very different flavor profiles in the cup. There is also a wide range in shape and color.
This Chinese oolong is also known as peach tea. The fresh tea is spread out on bamboo mats together with osmanthus flowers. This way, the tea absorbs the delicate aroma of the flowers. After processing, only small traces of the delicate flowers can be found in the tea.
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China is the most famous country of origin for oolong teas, and this tea is one of the most traditional oolongs from China. The osmanthus flowers perfectly complement the round and delicate taste of this oolong from the Fujian region.
When should you drink China Kwai Flower?
This tea is perfect as an accompaniment to a sweet dessert or for a quiet and cozy moment at the end of the afternoon.