Huang Jigui: Wuyutai Oolong Tea

Title: Huang Jigui: Wuyutai Oolong Tea

Weight: 150g

Guarantee Period: 365 days

Honor: China Time Honored Brand

Condition: Luxury and Well Wrapped

Shipping: Free International Air Mail

Description:

Oolong is a traditional Chinese tea somewhere between green and black in oxidation. It ranges from 10% to 70% oxidation. It is among the most popular types of teas served in typical Chinese restaurants. Oolong has a taste more akin to green tea than to black tea: it lacks the rosy, sweet aroma of black tea but it likewise does not have the stridently grassy vegetal notes that typify green tea. It is commonly brewed to be strong, with the bitterness leaving a sweet aftertaste. The Oolong produced in the Wuyi Mountains of northern Fujian is the most famous Chinese teas.

Wuyutai Tea Shop:

Wuyutai was established in 1887; in its long history, Wuyutai always insists the honest business philosophy, so it enjoyed a very good reputation in Beijing, many beijingers regards Wuyutai Tea as a necessity for everyday life. In 1995 "Wu Yu Tai" was awarded the much sought after title of "China Time-honored Brand" by Chinese Government, and it became one of the most famous tea brands in China.

Chinese Tea:

The practice of drinking tea has had a long history in China, having originated from there. The Chinese drink tea during many parts of the day such as at meals for good health or simply for pleasure. Although tea originates from China, Chinese tea generally represent tea leaves which have been processed using methods inherited from ancient China. According to popular legend, tea was discovered by Chinese Emperor Shennong in 2737 BCE when a leaf from a Camellia sinensis tree fell into water the emperor was boiling. Tea is deeply woven into the history and culture of China. The beverage is considered one of the seven necessities of Chinese life, along with firewood, rice, oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar...