Wulong tea & Oolong tea

Wulong tea is a variety of Chinese tea which is neither a green tea nor a black tea but delivers a nice delicate taste when brewed and has a subtle, unique flavor. Some manufacturers will produce this Wulong tea from the whole leaf to make a loose leaf tea of the highest quality. Tea tasters are similar to wine tasters, in that they have highly attuned taste buds, and those of reputable tea producers continually test (taste) the tea produced to ensure excellence in the product.

What is Wulong tea?

Wulong tea is a superior quality kind of Oolong tea. It takes only the very best, of the finest Oolong tea ingredients and combines them all in the manufacture of Wulong tea. There are numerous types of tea to be found in tea markets today.

Wulong capsules

Tea extract capsules can be purchased if you do not wish to consume several cups of Wulong tea (liquid beverage) every day. Loose leaf tea is generally stronger than processed teas due to the fact that it is less oxidized and therefore more potent. Tea can absorb other flavors quite easily so should be kept in air tight storage jars or containers, preferably away from direct sunlight.

Slimming tea?

Wulong tea has been associated with weight management programs as a slimming tea and is regarded as one of the best teas to assist with weight loss as part of an exercise program. Slimming teas such as Wulong or loose green tea work by reducing fat absorbs ion I the body and they represent a better option than diet or weight loss pills.

Wulong tea and flavors

Fruit flavors are sometimes added to give a unique twist to wulong teas and you will find strawberry and blueberry flavored tea but there are more to discover. Other flavors worth a mention are vanilla and jasmine. Wulong tea can be mixed with a bulk tea such as black or green tea to create yet more tea varieties. Tea blending is a very important process for tea growers and producers.

Superior white Wulong tea

White tea is picked very early, as soon as the young buds appear, and for this reason the white tea is more expensive because these tiny new buds are high in anti-oxidants. White Wulong tea is a luxury tea, it is not fermented and processing is minimal. It is best to buy it as a loose leaf tea rather than in teabag format. In general, teabags are ok, because they are convenient and quick, but if you are paying for quality tea for your teapot then it has to be loose leaf tea which will be more potent and brewable.

Wulong tea, dieting and your doctor

You should consult your doctor before embarking on a diet which may or may not involve green tea drinking. Wulong tea is safe but not for all tea drinkers so do consult your doctor to be sure that your existing medication is not affected by this weight loss tea. Anyone who is pregnant or has a family history of heart complication issues should refrain from drinking a slimming tea such as Wulong tea or green tea.