Oolong Tea Varieties
Famous oolong tea varieties and their origins.
Alishan High Mountain Oolong (阿里山高山烏龍)
The Culture: The Icon of High Mountain Tea Alishan is the most famous and beloved of Taiwan’s Gao Shan (High Mountain) …
Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe - 大红袍)
The Myth and History: The Scholar’s Robe Da Hong Pao is perhaps the most legendary of all Chinese teas. Its history is …
Dong Ding Oolong (Frozen Summit - 冻顶乌龙)
The History: The Frozen Summit Dong Ding (literally “Frozen Summit”) is perhaps the most famous of all Taiwanese …
Oriental Beauty (Bai Hao Oolong - 东方美人)
The History: The Tea Bitten by Insects Oriental Beauty (Dongfang Meiren) is perhaps the most unique oolong in the …
Phoenix Dancong (Fenghuang Dancong - 凤凰单丛)
The History: The “Single Bush” Perfume Phoenix Dancong is a unique family of oolong teas from the Phoenix Mountains in …
Rougui (Cinnamon Rock Oolong - 肉桂)
The Culture: The “Aggressive” Fragrance Rougui (literally “Cinnamon”) is the “powerhouse” of the Wuyi Rock Tea (Yancha) …
Shuixian (Narcissus Rock Oolong - 水仙)
The Culture: The “Gentle Giant” of Wuyi Shuixian (literally “Narcissus” or “Water Sprite”) is one of the oldest and …
Tieguanyin (Iron Goddess of Mercy - 铁观音)
The Myth and History: The Devout Farmer Tieguanyin, a premium variety of Chinese oolong tea from Anxi County in Fujian …