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Oolong Tea
If you're looking for an adventurous, deeply complex drink that blends the freshness of green tea with the deep satisfaction of black tea, oolong tea is just what you need.
Our decadent collection of oolong teas contains high-grade, whole-leaf varietals that are meticulously tossed, bruised, and partially oxidised by masters. Each blend unfolds beautifully across multiple consecutive steepings, evolving in flavour from cup to cup. Find your new favourite below.
Shop Our Range Of Oolong Teas
Oolongs are a beloved part of many tea lovers’ cupboards. They dramatically expand their palate, turning an ordinary tea break into a fascinating sensory journey where every single infusion tastes completely different. Our range includes:
Lightly Oxidised / Jade Oolongs
Products like our Tie Guan Yin (Iron Buddha) are well known for their tightly rolled green jade pearls that unfurl slowly, releasing a distinctive floral and buttery aroma - perfect for a revitalising afternoon break.
Darkly Oxidised / Wuyi Rock Oolongs
For a cosy evening, go for heavily roasted varieties like our Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe), offering a deep, roasted, mineral, woody, and honey-sweet complexity.
Choose Best Oolong Teas For A Healthy Ritual
✓ Midday Productivity - oolong provides the perfect energy balance for your workday. It combines moderate caffeine with high levels of the calming amino acid L-theanine, giving you sharp, sustained mental focus to smash through tasks without the jitters, anxiety, or late-afternoon crashes caused by coffee.
✓ Metabolism & Weight Support - if you are trying to stay in shape, oolong is a powerful lifestyle ally, with its unique polyphenols known to activate enzymes that target and break down dietary fat
✓ The Wine of the Tea World - oolong offers an incredibly diverse spectrum of flavours, from creamy and floral to deeply roasted and woody. It can be steeped 4 to 5 times, changing flavour with each pour.
✓ Better Digestion - oolong tea also helps balance gut bacteria to improve digestion after heavy meals.
1. Select Your ProfileDecide between fresh, buttery green oolongs or deep, warming roasted dark oolongs. |
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3. Multiple SteepsBrew the same leaves for 3–5 minutes each time, and take note of how the flavour notes shift with each steep. |
Why Choose Char Teas
Char Teas stands out with its premium selection of over 150 teas sourced globally, ethically chosen and expertly packed to preserve freshness. Whether you prefer loose leaf or sustainable biodegradable tea bags, every order gives you two free samples to explore new flavours.
With fast delivery, knowledgeable support and a wide range of teaware and gift options, Char Teas makes buying quality tea online simple and rewarding.
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a completely distinct type of tea. Oolong comes from the exact same Camellia sinensis plant, but it is partially oxidised using specialised rolling and bruising techniques, giving it a unique complexity that a simple blend of green and black tea could never replicate.
Yes, absolutely. Premium oolong teas are famous for their longevity; the tightly rolled leaves slowly unfurl with each steep, allowing you to re-infuse the same leaves 4 to 6 times, with the flavour profile beautifully evolving with every single pour.
Light or "green" oolongs (like Tie Guan Yin) are lightly oxidised, offering fresh, floral, and creamy notes, whereas dark oolongs (like Wuyi Rock teas) are highly oxidised and roasted, delivering deep, woodsy, and mineral-rich flavours.
Yes, it makes an excellent, healthier daily ritual. It provides enough clean caffeine to clear away morning brain fog while delivering a massive dose of daily antioxidants that protect your heart and cellular health over time.