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Oolong tea originates from China's Fujian province. It therefore falls into the category of Chinese teas, although its production also extends to Taiwan, Ceylon, and the island of Java. It is characterized by limited production and high quality. Some oolongs are rare teas sought after by enthusiasts worldwide.
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Blue tea originates from China's Fujian province. This mountainous region in southeastern China has a humid and hot summer climate and mild winters. The region is bordered to the east by the Taiwan Strait. The term Oolong literally means Black Dragon and refers to an ancient Chinese legend about the origin of oolong tea. Chinese oolong tea is very similar to green tea and like it, contains low levels of theine.
The coastal islands facing China across the strait form the Taiwanese province of Fujian. While this province is currently under Taiwanese control, it belonged to China until the declaration of the People's Republic of China in 1949. The islands' inhabitants are therefore mainly people from Chinese Fujian who have preserved their original dialect as well as the oolong tea tradition. Taiwan oolong tea offers full-bodied aromas similar to black tea due to a longer fermentation process.
The strong competition in the black tea market and the explosion in worldwide green tea consumption has pushed some tea-producing countries to take an interest in blue tea. This is the case, for example, with Ceylon, which has started producing and exporting oolong tea. There are also very exclusive productions in South Korea and on the island of Java. The tea produced is extremely rare and offers a unique and unforgettable experience.
Fujian oolong tea is one of the best-selling teas in Asia. It is also well-known and appreciated by European tea enthusiasts. An aging tea that improves with time, this original tea offers incomparable flavors.
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