Item specifics

Condition:

New: A brand-new, unused, unopened, undamaged item.

Expiration Date:    NEW
Allergens:    NA
Serves:    No Limit
Form:    Loose Leaf
Size:    9 oz.
Product:    Tea & Infusion
MPN:    C-WL035
Tea Origin:    China
Regional Cuisine/Region:    Chinese
Food Specifications:  Dairy Free, Dye Free, Egg Free, Fat Free, Low Fat, Low Sugar, Organic
Serving Size:    NA
Tea Type:    Oolong
Calories per Serving:    NA
Main Ingredient:    Tea
Flavor:    Unflavored
Weight:    250g
Brand:    HELLOYOUNG
Caffinated?:    No
Food Aisle:    Pantry
Type:    Green
Volume:    500 mL
Preparation:    Tea
Packaging:    Bag
Compatibility:    Tea
Country/Region of Manufacture:    China
Number of Servings:    NA
UPC:    699957239832

Like all other Oolong teas, Tie Guan Yin (Iron Buddha) is made of more mature tea leaves compared to the green and white tea varieties to produce the full body of Oolong tea flavour. The production of organic Tie Guan Yin is therefore more costly as the longer period required keeping the plants free of damage from insects, parasites and fungi etc.
This organic Tie Guan Yin is produced in Fu-Jian province of China. The dried tea's colour is lighter compared to the non-organic Tie Guan Yin, flavoured with more natural floral fragrance and a lingering refreshing aftertaste.
Quality & Package Size :  We offer 1 quality grades (Exclusive) in a choice of 2 sizes (50 or 100 gm packs).
We take special precautions to purchase new season stock, air transport and store refrigerated to preserve original tea quality.
Chinese Oolong tea of the highest quality
Knowing where to buy Oolong tea can make the difference between buying a premium product that is fresh and value for money as opposed to stale on-shelf products. 
Like all other premium loose teas, the most crucial aspect of buying a Oolong tea is the quality. When order Oolong tea online, it is best to try before purchase by taking advantage of  free samples that we offer or buying small packages. 
Oolong (乌龙) means black dragon when translated into English. Oolong tea is a specialty of China. This tea class is semi-fermented (semi-oxidised) and classified somewhere between unfermented green teas and fully fermented black tea. The Fu-Jian Province of south-east China is the birthplace of all Oolong teas. It is still the predominant heartland of the Oolong tea production today producing many big names such as Tie Guan Yin and Da Hong Pao.
Note: The Chinese have been using the term 'fermentation' traditionally to classify the various classes of teas. The actual bio-chemical change according to the modern science is actually more of an oxidization than fermentation.  
Other names?
Growing conditions:  Taiwan Oolong tea is grown on an island at high altitude mountains with relatively cold temperature, heavy mist and short sun shine, whereas Fujian An-Xi Tie Guan Yin is gown in the An-Xi area of Fujian province of mainland China with weather conditions of 15-18 deg. C.,  humidity above 78% and soil PH 4.5-5.6.
Different plant species: The Taiwan Oolong tea leaves are bigger, fuller and stronger compared the An-Xi Tie Guan Yin varieties.
An-Xi Tie Guan Yin has more of a floral aroma while Taiwan Oolong is well known for its intense lingering after taste.
Taiwan high mountain Oolong has greater re-brewing potential – it can be re-brewed (repeatedly steeped) up to 6 times by simply topping up with hot water, instead of 3-4 times for Fu-Jian Tie Guan Yin.
Oolong teas produced in different regions have distinctive characteristics. 
Classics are the group of Oolong teas produced in the Wu-Yi region - norther of the Fu-Jian Province.  Wu-Yi Oolong teas are also known as Wu-Yi Rock teas. The premium tea bushes are wild grown on the rocky mountains with natural rain fall and creek as irrigation, with well drained and sandy soil to produce a unique 'Yan Yin' (岩韵) - a clean, elegant and refreshing aroma.
South Fujian Oolong (Min Nan Oolong) tea
The most well known one being the An Xi Tie Guan Yin, a lightly fermented rolled Oolong loved and consumed by many in China and overseas. 
Produced in the Guang Dong Province of China. The most well known one being the Phoenix Single Bush (Feng Huang Dan Cong) produced in the Chao-Zhou area of the Guang-Dong province for its high and elegant fragrance, mimicking the blossoms of the surrounding areas. 
Taiwan High Mountain Oolong (Dong-Ding Oolong) is a special class of Oolong tea produced in Taiwan’s high mountains, typically named after the mountains where they are produced and priced based on the altitudes of the mountains.
Dong-Ding translates into icy peaks in English. The higher the mountains are, the lower the temperature is and the better quality the teas are, as the tea plants grow slower in the cooler conditions and have more time to store up the nutrients and flavour.

This premium Tie Guan Yin is organically cultivated. The dried teas colour is lighter, flavoured with lighter yet pure and elegant floral fragrance and refreshing aftertaste compared to the non-organic Tie Guan Yin.

Buy organic Tie Guan Yin

Shipping : We ship using Australia Post and advise quotes and expected delivery times with each purchase . This is obtained directly from Australia Post's web site during the final stages of the purchase-checkout process and based on total weight of the package in the cart. Free shipping for orders that have exceeded $80 AUD within Australia.

What is Oolong tea?

Oolong teaYes. Oolong is an English phonetic rendition of a Chinese word, spelt variously in the west as  Wu Long, Wulong, Wu-long. The Chinese name is  乌龙茶

What are the differences between Fujian Oolng (Tie Guan Yin) and Taiwan high mountain Oolong.

Taiwan Oolong teas are more fermented than An-Xi Tie Guan Yin.

Oolong teas four pillars 

North Fujian Oolong (Min Bei Oolong)

Most well known Wu-Yi rock teas include: Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe), Rou Gui and Daffodil (Shui Hsien). 

Guang-Dong Oolong tea

Taiwan High Mountain Oolong 

In comparison to its mainland cousin Fu Jian Tie Guan Yin, their leaves are bigger, stronger and fuller, with a distinctive bold, refreshing and long-lasting aftertaste.

The most well known Taiwan high mountain Oolong include: Mt Yu Oolong, Mt. Ali Oolong etc.