Somewhere in between
Oolong
Partially oxidised, oolong sits between green and black. Floral, creamy or roasted depending on the craft of the maker.
The essentials
- Tea family
- Camellia sinensis
- Origin
- China, Taiwan
- Strength
- Medium
- Caffeine
- Medium
- With milk?
- Best without
- Best time
- Any time
How to brew oolong
- Water
- 85–95°C
- Steep
- 2–4 min
- Leaf
- 1 teaspoon per cup