Oolong - 乌龙茶
Oolong (乌龙茶) is one of the six tea categories. It is a type of tea semi-oxidized (or semi-fermented) and the oxidation level can vary from 10% to 80% or even more. Strictly speaking, Oolong teas are produced only in four regions around the world, each with its representative products: in Northern Fujian (Yancha, etc.), in Southern Fujian (Tieguanyin, etc.), in Canton province (Dancong, etc.) and in Taiwan (Baozhong, High Mountain Oolong, etc.).
Among all Oolong teas, Yancha (or Rock Tea) is a true treasure, prized for its unique and intense flavor. It is produced exclusively in Wuyi Mountains, Northern Fujian, under a protected designation of origin. Using selected varietals grown in the region’s rocky ecological environment, Yancha is crafted through traditional and time-honored processing techniques. We offer top-quality Yancha from Zhengyan, the heart of the most authentic area in Wuyi Mountain, including classic varieties such as Da Hong Pao, Rou Gui, and Shui Xian, as well as a diverse selection of newer cultivars.
Southern Fujian is another significant oolong-producing region, represented by Tieguanyin of Anxi City, along with many other varieties. Its processing method is characterized by "light withering, heavy shaking with fewer repetitions, and light fermentation." This differs from the "heavy withering, light shaking with more repetitions, and deep fermentation" process used for Northern Fujian oolongs, resulting in distinctly different flavor profiles compared to those of Northern Fujian.
