What is OOLONG TEA?

[@brandonlee4858]

Whiskey mixed with vodka

[@ZorrilloAlx]

I knew I could always trust my people.

[@lizard_man4379]

grand blue

[@carlvincent12]

comrade 🤝

[@adim2427]

Oolong tea for the men

[@coldnoodles2951]

I came here looking for something like this, I was not disappointed

[@kaiganardea9275]

oolong is helping my liver recover. tea is a blessed art

[@tenzindirkhipa598]

nothing like whiskey + vodka for recovery of liver👍

[@ChrisLeeW00]

Grand blue fans came out in spades for this video.

[@Cjay2323]

My first time drinking Oolong Tea 🍵 was at this Chinese restaurant, and I fell in love.

[@cadatea]

This video is packed with valuable insights! The discussion at [7:05] really resonated with me. It motivates me to improve my own tea farming techniques!

[@Nepsis]

Excellent video. Nicely organized and really helped me understand the breadth of oolongs better. Thanks!

[@redblossomtea]

Thanks Ryan! Let us know if you ever have questions ☺️🍵

[@michellejackson2995]

Thank you, I understand why I get different taste oolong now.

[@XimenaZhaoArchive]

Oolongs are my favorite! Thanks for all the details. :)

[@redblossomtea]

It’s our pleasure, thanks for watching!

[@rdu239]

I've tasted couple of oolong brands in the market, not sure how they do it but the general flavor profile I got conditioned by drinking them non stop is: light, fresh and fragrant, the general flavor is mild, refreshing and has a hint of sweetness to it even if I steep it for 5 to 7 minutes, the color is mild yellow. Or maybe the oolongs in the groceries generally are the "green" oolongs, the lightly roasted ones

[@redblossomtea]

Yes, it sounds like you’re describing Formosa/Taiwanese oolong, which is just slightly darker than green tea and has a refreshing vegetal, floral, creamy taste. But this is just one of the four main categories of oolong. The others range from nutty to fruity to roasted in taste, making oolong one of the most diverse categories. If you want to explore the whole range, we recommend our Oolong Collection: redblossomtea.com/products/oolong-collection

[@sarahpirkle9476]

I no I got some oolng tea , it's really a different tested, it's very flowering at times,

[@steveshuffle]

beautiful video - so well designed, explained & produced! Thank you

[@redblossomtea]

Thank you so much!

[@RK-dk5vt]

These videos are so concise and to the point, top-notch!

[@redblossomtea]

Thank you so much, we appreciate the compliment! 🍵☺️

[@mariewillphabautista7635]

im in taiwan now. and im drinking everyday of oolong tea.

[@douglas7560]

Beautiful job on the videos. Even if I know a good bit about the subjects discussed, I enjoy watching them. Glad to see oolongs featured. Some of my favorite dark oolongs have come from Red Blossom, such as the wonderful tie luo han you had a few years ago!

[@redblossomtea]

Thank you so much Douglas! We’re glad you enjoy the videos and our tea! ☺️

[@ryansparrow752]

I love your videos! So informative and the production is impeccable

[@redblossomtea]

Thank you so much, Ryan! We appreciate you following the channel. ☺️

[@genesisansbro4936]

A Chinese restaurant near my home makes an amazing Oolong and Jasmine tea. No idea what type they use but I’m determined to find out

[@nissan_skyline]

Super informative video, you're a great teacher.

[@redblossomtea]

Thank you!

[@Darkestdarkify]

The best type of tea!

[@redblossomtea]

We love it too 🥳🍵

[@GamelanSinarSurya]

Thank you so much for the articulate and super informative presentation about oolong tea. You answered all my questions!

[@redblossomtea]

Thank you for watching, we’re glad it was helpful! ☺️🍵

[@case1962]

I so enjoy your tutorials! I've been having a lot of fun trying out many of your oolongs. I definitely will want to try your aged oolong. *(Another added to my growing list!)* 😁

[@redblossomtea]

Yay!! Thank you 🥰 they are such unique teas, very complex. Delicious on rainy days!

[@jotarokujo4617]

vodka + whiskey = oolong tea

[@outlawcrossing312]

only cultured comment here

[@cheesu6992]

HAHAHAH

[@OriginalMariAnnaWolf]

Healthiest oolong? More to dark or light oolong?

[@kazuwilliams5222]

wonderful and insightful

[@redblossomtea]

Thank you, Kazu!

[@kazuwilliams5222]

@@redblossomtea I am going to Taiwan in a couple of weeks. I love tea but am elementary in my understanding. Your video / explanation helped to define what to look for during my trip.

[@Zimmar]

Would you consider reviewing or comparing the New Zealand Oolong someday? I really like it but I am not experienced enough. Thanks a lot!

[@owhfwoforkwoof]

Lovely video, thank you, I really like how you explain all the characteristics of the tea. :)

[@redblossomtea]

It’s our pleasure, thank you for watching ☺️🍵

[@mjcomicstv2835]

I thought it was vodka and whiskey.

[@ChristopherGray00]

wow copying and repeating the same joke made 2 times already is so hilarious, what a comedian.

[@DLFfitness1]

Good video. Thanks 🙏🏽

[@redblossomtea]

Thank you for watching!

[@MedalionDS9]

Hello, is there a particular variety of the types you have mentioned that is best for weight loss... as I hear oolong is really good for that?

[@redblossomtea]

We do get asked about health benefits & recommendations quite frequently. Unfortunately, many health claims in the tea industry are used for marketing purposes, and are not based on conclusive science. Since we are not licensed medical practitioners, we are not qualified to offer medical advice for our teas, nor do we sell our teas based on health claims. Instead, we approach premium tea the way a wine shop would approach fine wine: we source our teas based on provenance, variety, season, and craft to provide the most naturally complex and captivating flavor profiles available. No matter which variety you choose, all of our pure teas are very healthy for you; they are rich in antioxidants, vitamins, and other beneficial compounds. We also independently batch test our teas for heavy metals and pesticides to ensure cleanliness and quality. However, most claims for a specific tea’s ability to treat or cure an illness are usually not certified by the FDA or based on conclusive evidence, and we recommend taking such information with a grain of salt.

[@TemkaUwU]

I've read that pu-erh teas are good for that but as the tea company said there is no scientific evidence

[@moridull]

can u make oolong tea flammable?

[@truemanofculture2353]

if it's not flammable it's not oolong tea h

[@piano_depois_dos_50]

Thank you! Very informative.

[@redblossomtea]

Glad you enjoyed! ☺️

[@cruxsy9865]

Me and my parents drink oolong tea daily, literally a whole fridge of oolong

[@LifeInElSalvador]

I love your video. I bought Oolong the color of the tea is reddish and at the end the leaves get brown. What is your opinion on this. Thanks

[@redblossomtea]

Anything that dark is either heavily oxidized, heavily roasted, or both. Or it could be a black tea mislabelled as an oolong. If it is an oolong tea, it is likely a Wuyi Oolong of some kind - this is the darkest category of oolong. You can take a look at our selection of Wuyi Oolongs to see if the leaves look similar: redblossomtea.com/collections/wuyi-oolong You are also welcome to send an email to [e-mail] and we can assist you in identifying the tea style.

[@meier580]

That was very, very basic but well introduced 😇👍🏻

[@Lozo39]

I would like to see how they're produced !

[@redblossomtea]

We're looking forward to being able to return to China and Taiwan to do more filming!

[@ymjenxvlog254]

does the oolong teabag effective as well?

[@redblossomtea]

You can use tea bags, but whole leaf tea will always give you a better result.

[@brian4334]

Honestly thought Oolong was a species of tea tree - had no idea it was a classification of teas. Thanks for the informative video!

[@generalmccornflaxbo2547]

so, what I get from this is that this is a centories old tredition that in our modern obsesion to lable in and sort everything came up withe the catogory of oolong to talk about a number of tea that probably have an intence history of tredition and ritual to the point that we have to give it it's own specific lable even thout if could easually fit within the catagories of either and then call it a day then.

[@massculini]

I've just came here after watching coralone movie to find out what oolong tea is 😂😂😂😂

[@marsh6578]

OmG we must be alike😂 came here for the same fascination 😂😂😂

[@goodfellabeats]

Are your teas organic? I have been looking for some good monkey picked to try.

[@redblossomtea]

Hi there, Thanks for reaching out! While our teas are generally not USDA certified organic, we independently batch test all of our teas through SGS (the world's leading inspection, verification, testing, and certification company). This test screens for a panel of more than 400 pesticides, heavy metals, and chemical residues, often at levels that outperform the USDA guidelines for organic products. These are the teas we drink on a daily basis as well, so we take their cleanliness seriously; you can rest assured that every tea we sell is safe to drink. Thank you for supporting us during this time, and please don't hesitate to reach out with any questions. Take a look at our collection of Anxi Oolongs for monkey-picked style teas: redblossomtea.com/collections/anxi-oolong Best regards, The RBT Team

[@goodfellabeats]

@@redblossomtea Cool! Thank you! I will check them out :)

[@maryngshwuling9916]

Thanks 🌈

[@redblossomtea]

Thank you for watching ☺️🍵

[@victoryenglish5319]

Great video, I have subscribed to your channel! I'm just finishing a bag of Vietnamese green tea with jasmine (80% tea, 20% jasmine) and have some oolong ready to go afterwards. Not sure which of these categories it falls into as it is a vietnamese product. Probably seeds brought from China at some point over the years! Happy drinking 🍵 ✌️

[@redblossomtea]

Thanks for subscribing! We look forward to sharing more videos with you :) Let us know if you ever have any questions, and happy sipping!

[@Leon-rf4dp]

I was buying oolong at a local supermarket and it has an expiration date on it. Is it still consumable? as I forgot I store it somewhere and it is already expired tried to consume one once I had an upset stomach. I read somewhere it won't matter. But would the expiration date really matter on oolongs or teas in general? (esp you're mentioning an aged oolong here)

[@redblossomtea]

Hi Äpfel, that's a great question. While it's impossible for us to give you advice on another brand's teas, broadly speaking, unflavored whole leaf teas do not "expire" like dairy products, they simply go stale. Of course, there are many factors involved, the most important of which is storage environment. Heat, light, humidity, and air contact will all increase the speed at which tea goes stale (take a look at our video about tea storage for more on this: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGGZZ4ydesuBb8U ), and factors like humidity can increase the risk of mold growth. Old tea that has not been stored properly should be discarded. This raises an important point, which is the difference between old tea and aged tea. Aged teas (videos here: 1. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGHTY6yhjbJno6c 2. kzbin.info/www/bejne/q4rXZpqwebt9pNk ) are teas which have been stored over years or decades in bulk, in a controlled environment that allows the leaves to retain their flavor while developing nuance and complexity, similar to aging vintage wine. Aging tea is not as simple as letting a can of leaves sit in your cabinet for many years; it requires control and supervision for a successful result, otherwise you simply end up with old tea (leaves that have gone stale). You'll be able to tell when a tea has gone stale by the absence of the volatile aroma compounds that originally gave the fresh tea its brightness and complexity. Stale tea will simply taste flat and slightly sour, lacking its former depth and finish. While this generally does not present health concerns, it defeats the purpose of drinking the tea: stale teas lack enjoyable flavor, and many of the original antioxidants will have oxidized, limiting their health benefits. Of course, if you do have an adverse reaction to drinking any tea, you should stop consuming it immediately.

[@Leon-rf4dp]

@@redblossomtea Thank you so much. Really appreciate your response. Love these videos you're making. I'll get one of your teas. Thanks!

[@redblossomtea]

Thanks, Äpfel, we appreciate you following the channel! All of our teas are now available in single serving samples so you can test out a range of styles to find what you like. If it’s your first time ordering from us, you may want to check out the Essential Collection as well: redblossomtea.com/products/essential-collection Happy sipping! ☺️🍵

[@levanthanh3000]

What’s kind oolong tea for bubble tea, please

[@redblossomtea]

Hi Levan, You can experiment with most of our oolong teas to create unique blended drinks / boba. Lighter Formosa oolongs will create a crisp and floral taste, Phoenix oolongs will be fruity, and Wuyi oolongs will have a unique earthy/roasted/caramel note. We recommend picking up our Oolong Collection which includes each of these styles so you can find what you enjoy the most: redblossomtea.com/products/oolong-collection Best, The RBT Team

[@XoXoG]

Is oolong the same thing as Wuyi oolong?

[@redblossomtea]

Just like rectangles and squares, all Wuyi oolongs are oolongs, but not all oolongs are Wuyi oolongs. Wuyi is one of the four traditional subcategories of oolong tea, characterized by longer oxidation and heavy charcoal roasting.

[@o_o3684]

What is oolong tea? Well, it is the finest of teas thats what it is

[@ChristopherGray00]

thats subjective since people will use different teas for different reasons, for example if im looking for more l-theanine content, and a more tame relaxing effect, green tea is better for that, but if i'm looking for more caffeine and less l-theanine, black tea is better for that, the taste is also very distinct, some people will hate black tea and love green tea, vise versa.

[@redblossomtea]

We agree - taste is completely subjective. Rather than choosing one favorite tea, we like to enjoy every style that exists, since each offers something unique. As for caffeine content, green tea actually has the most. The caffeine molecule is produced by the tea plant (and many other plant species) to deter pests, since caffeine is naturally bitter in taste. As the least processed of all tea styles, green tea preserves the highest concentration of caffeine molecules from the fresh leaves.

[@10buk2]

I wanted to get away from drinking coffee in the morning beverage. Is oolong tea healthy as an all day drind

[@redblossomtea]

Yes, all of our teas are very healthful and can be enjoyed at any time of day (bear in mind that they do contain caffeine). If you enjoy the taste of coffee, you might consider a Wuyi Oolong: redblossomtea.com/collections/wuyi-oolong or our Aged Tung Ting: redblossomtea.com/products/aged-tung-ting-ca1980

[@10buk2]

Thank you telling me it is caffeine. Can you recommend caffeine free tea’

[@redblossomtea]

All of our herbal tisanes are naturally caffeine free: redblossomtea.com/collections/herbal-tisanes

[@sarahpirkle9476]

I have some oolng tea with some fruit in it,

[@Mosetyi]

Tea is my alcohol.

[@truemanofculture2353]

iced tea

[@shashanksaikumar]

9 parts vodka + 1 part whiskey

[@georgyekimov4577]

why there are so less subskribers and views

[@redblossomtea]

Our channel is growing thanks to people like you watching & subscribing ☺️

[@KICKxRAHUL]

90% vodka + 10% whiskey = Oolong tea