All the secrets about Matchaflix Oolong Tea
A few weeks ago, when I was managing the order for this new tea for the store, a friend asked me the meaning of its name. And, after doing some research, I found out that it has a fascinating story that I want to tell you.
In Chinese, Oolong tea is called " wulong ", which means "black dragon". Legend has it that the name originated from the appearance of the leaves after partial oxidation, which looked like black dragons coiled on the leaves.
However, when Chinese traders began exporting it to English-speaking countries, the pronunciation of "wulong" changed to "oolong". This is believed to have been due to mispronunciation by Chinese merchants or confusion with the word when it is written in simplified characters.
Do you know the history of Oolong Tea?
Oolong tea originates from China and its history dates back more than a thousand years. According to legend, a man named Wu Liang was walking through a field when he saw a wild plant growing next to a rock. Wu Liang decided to collect some leaves and took them home to infuse
However, Wu Liang got distracted and forgot about the leaves for several days. When he finally remembered about them and decided to make tea, he realized that the leaves had partially oxidized due to humidity and lack of air. But instead of throwing them away, he decided to make tea out of them. Upon tasting it, he found that it had a smooth and complex flavor, very different from the green or black tea he was used to drinking.
This was the beginning of the production of Oolong tea, which quickly became a well-known beverage throughout China. It was produced mainly in the Fujian region, in the southeast of the country, where the climatic and soil conditions were ideal for its cultivation.
Over time, it became one of the most demanded drinks in all of Asia and its production spread to other regions. In Taiwan, without going any further, it became a local specialty and new varieties with unique flavors and aromas were developed.
Today, Oolong tea is a very popular drink all over the world. It is cultivated in different regions and varieties. Furthermore, Oolong tea is famous for its numerous health benefits, making it a very healthy alternative to other commercial beverages.
Oolong Tea Properties
Oolong tea is one of the most interesting varieties in the world of tea due to its semi-controlled oxidation process, which makes it halfway between green tea and black tea. Thanks to this process, Oolong tea is characterized by its smooth and complex flavor, very attractive to those looking for new flavors.
Among its numerous health benefits, it has been shown to reduce cholesterol levels and prevent irritable bowel syndrome, making it ideal for those who suffer from these health problems. It has also been found to help with weight loss and lower the risk of diabetes, thanks to its ability to lower blood sugar levels.
But that's not all: it will help you a lot to improve concentration and cognitive performance because the theine it contains stimulates brain activity and improves short-term memory. So you are going to love it if you are a student or need a boost for your mental performance.
At Matchaflix we are aware of the importance of offering high-quality tea, which is why we have carefully selected Oolong tea from the Blue Se Chung variety . This variety is characterized by its dark leaves and bluish appearance, and by its unique flavor and aroma. The partial oxidation of the leaves is what gives it its characteristic flavor and aroma, and is what makes it an incomparable infusion.
If you are looking for where to buy quality Oolong tea, visit our online store now . In addition, we offer a wide variety of other infusions and teas, so you can find the one that best suits your tastes and needs.