It's All About Tea — oolong
The History of Taiwanese Tea Culture
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Amazing Tea Substitutes for Coffee
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So we have been getting this question a lot - which tea is the best substitute for coffee?
We have compiled a list of the teas that we carry specifically for this purpose, to introduce people to other options. We will not be getting into the health benefits of tea in this post, but more so focusing on the caffeine level of the following teas... (Read more)
Chinese vs. Taiwanese Oolong
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The Aromatic Dan Cong Oolongs
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Phoenix Dan Cong, also known as Fenghuang Dan Cong in Chinese, is a oolong tea from Guangdong province in southern China.
Currently there are at least 10 Dan Cong varieties available, with new ones still being cultivated and discovered. When tea farmer discovers a new and unique flavor profile from their Dan Cong tree they work hard to preserve it. (Read more)
What There is to Know About Oolong Tea
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Oolong (meaning Black Dragon), also known as Qingcha (Dark Green Tea), is a slightly oxidized tea that has a taste and aroma which sits somewhere between green tea and black tea.
Although now the areas which are most famous for producing Oolong tea are Fujian, Guangdong, and Taiwan, the tea originally started its journey in Fujian, over 1000 years ago during the Song Dynasty (960 - 1279). (Read more)