Cyan tea 青茶 [qīng chá] ( well known as “Oolong tea” 乌龙茶 [wū lóng chá] )
Appearance
Before brewing, the leaves have dark green to brown colour are mostly dark green to brown. The most famous Oolong tea “Tie Guanyin” resembles like small balls. After brewing, the original complete leaf shape is often visible again. This is certainly the case for “Tie Guanyin”.
Taste
The smells and tastes are very strong. Some smell like fruits or honey. Some smell like rock or willow. Some taste fresh and light, others tastedense and sweet.
Features
Oolong tea is semi fermented (30%-60%). In some ways it has features common to green tea or black tea. ”Tie Guanyin” for example is extremely fragrant. And in the ”Tie Guanyin” type itself, you can find more than a dozen of different flavours.
Functions
-increases mental alertness -lowers the risk of various types of cancer -lowers the risk of Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s -improves the condition of your hair and enhances skin condition -stabilizes the blood sugar -improves dental health and lowers the risk of infection -lowers the risk of type II Diabetes -prevents osteoporosis due to forming stronger bones -helps to lose weight and improves digestion
Brew temperature
It depends on the different types, a temperature between 90 -100°Cis preferred.
Main types
Shui Xian, Tie Guanyin, Huang Dan, Ben Shan, Mao Xie, Wuyi Yancha, Dongding Wulong, Rou Gui, Qi Lan, Luohan Chenxiang, Fenghuang Dancong, Se Zhong.
Famous varieties
Wuyi Yancha, Tie Guanyin, Fenghuang Dancong, Taiwan Oolong tea.
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