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Tung ting oolong tea

between green and black

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Based on 26 reviews

Item Price Quantity
Tea Temples x15 Tea Temples x15 £5.25 (£0.35 per cup)
Tea Temples x2 - Sample Pack Tea Temples x2 - Sample Pack £1.19 (£0.60 per cup)
Loose - 75g Loose - 75g £7.50 (£0.25 per cup)

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Description

Tun Ting Oolong Tea Taiwan Sourced from:
Taiwan

Louise the tea taster says

Oolong tea (also known as blue tea) is a part fermented tea, and tung ting, which takes its name from the mountainous region in Taiwan where it is grown is regarded by those who know about this kind of thing - us included - as one of the finest around. We’re very proud to be able to offer a genuine oolong tea, as these teas are mostly sold to the local Taiwanese at hundreds of dollars – a bit more pricey than your average cuppa, but worth every penny.

How does it taste?

Oolong tea sits between green and black. This tea will deliver the strength of a black tea, with the aromatic, flowery flavours of a green tea. Green tea is for now, but tung ting will be the next big thing.

Good if you're feeling

a little blue. No, really. This is yoga for the mind, without the embarrassing leotard or spine-cracking back bends. Oolong, like green tea, is reputed to keep you skinny and young. Let’s hope it’s true.

caffeine

Naturally contains caffeine

temples

Our whole leaf temples are better than the dust in your regular tea bag!

Ingredients

What is in it?

Pure Formosan tung ting tea

 

Nutritional content [per 100ml]
Energy [kcalories] nil
Sugar nil
Fat nil
Carbohydrate trace
  • Dairy free
  • Gluten free
  • Suitable for vegetarians & vegans

How we like it

Brew Time

  • boiling_water
    Boiling Water
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    Brew for 3+ minutes
  • Tea temple - 1 per person. Infuse in boiling water. Brew for 3+ minutes.
  • Loose tea - 2 rounded teaspoonfuls per person. Brew for 3+ minutes.

Whole leaves take longer to brew, but the little wait is definitely worth it.

How we like it

As it comes - this tea is simply stunning, get out your very best cup and saucer and enjoy!

Reviews

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Average rating based on 26 reviews
Delish!!

I have to confess that I was a bit sceptical about trying this tea after I gave the bag a wee sniff... (quite a funky smell!!)

However, I was completely sold from the first gulp! So light, refreshing and tasty- definitely a new favourite! Much lighter than a black but with more warmth and depth of flavour than a green, I can't wait til my next order arrives!! Thanks Teapigs!

Posted by Carol, 16th February 2012

Overall Rating: 5/5

Like

Makes me feel flaccid.

Posted by Chris, 11th January 2012

Overall Rating: 5/5

Best of Teapigs

I have tried a lot of teas from teapigs. I must say this is my most most favorite. I put all of my Teapigs collection at work. I found myself, on Sunday night, looking forward to Monday morning to this cuppa blue Oolong tea. It is simply the best.

Posted by Eve Chirdkiatisak, 21st November 2011

Overall Rating: 5/5

Absolutely fantastic!

I actually bought this teapigs tea in a cafe in Birmingham after giving it a try, and it was money well spent. The tea is delicious, though difficult to describe. Much milder than black tea, but with a good distinctive flavour, though I'm not sure what. The smell is as relaxing as a good chamomile tea, but the effects are much more relaxing.

In short, this tea is worth a try.

Posted, 10th February 2011

Overall Rating: 5/5

Lovely, refreshing

I was pleasantly surprised with this tea, i'm not a fan of green tea, I find it a struggle to drink but this was lovely. Drank it straight out of the cup and it has a much more subtle flavour. Very drinkable! It would not be my everyday choice but a refreshing treat now and again definitely.

Posted, 15th December 2010

Overall Rating: 5/5

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