台灣文化篇-休閒-oolong tea

Oolong tea is classified between a green tea and a black tea due to the partial levels of oxidation. There is no set standard on how to manufacture oolong tea; it is up to the discretion of each tea garden or tea master to decide on processing and the subsequent level of oxidation. The degrees of oxidation decided the name of oolong tea. Bao Zhong is a very lightly oxidized oolong tea grown either near Taipei County. The tea liquor has a golden green hue with a floral and melon aroma. Formosa oolongs can vary in aroma and taste, but the name always indicates high quality tea. Tung Ting (or Jade Oolong) is produced in Nantou county, the largest tea producing region in Taiwan. This tea is a minimally oxidized. The taste is smooth and mildly floral with a pleasant feel on the tongue and an enjoyable lingering flavor. Tie Kuan Yin is named for the Chinese Goddess of Mercy, the Iron Goddess. Known for its dark leaves, this rich tea has subtle fruit flavors with a heady, floral aroma.