How to Serve Oolong Tea
Selecting Your Tea
Oolong tea is one of the most popular teas, due to its unique flavor. To get the most out of your oolong tea experience, it is important to select the type of tea that best suits your taste. Here are some popular varieties of oolong tea:
- Tie Guan Yin is a type of oolong tea from the Fujian province of China. It has a sweet and fruity flavor with a hint of floral notes.
- Yu Lan Xiang is a Taiwan oolong tea with a light, roasty flavor and a fruity aroma.
- Pouchong is a lightly oxidized oolong with a smooth flavor and a lingering aftertaste.
Preparing Oolong Tea
1. Heat some water until it just boils.
2. Place one teaspoon of tea leaves into your teapot per person.
3. Pour the just-boiled water into the teapot and cover it with a lid.
4. Allow the tea to steep for 3-5 minutes.
5. Pour the tea into cups and enjoy.
Additional Tips
- If the tea is too strong, reduce the amount of tea leaves used.
- If the tea is too weak, increase the steeping time or the amount of tea leaves used.
- Re-steep the leaves for a second or even a third cup, though the flavor will be slightly weaker.
Oolong tea is a wonderful way to relax and refresh your mind. With the right tea leaves and correct preparation, you will be able to enjoy its unique flavor and aroma.
