The teas that make up the semi-processed teas are more commonly known of
in the west as "Oolong Teas”. The name for Oolong teas was derived from
the Chinese "Wu Lung” meaning "Dark Dragon”. Over centuries the Chinese
growers and processors learned that by altering the conditions that the
leaves were subject to before and after plucking gave the leaves
distinct tastes. Over time, many "recipes” have matured and evolved into
the fine teas available today. The "Tea Master” carefully monitors the
processing of the Oolong tea, and at the precise desirable time stops
the oxidation process by applying heat. The tea may be left in that
state or undergo some additional "toasting” or "roasting” to add
distinctive flavor. Oolongs offer a delightful sweet fragrant aroma and
taste, and are closest to the white and green teas for polyphenol
content and health benefit. It is said in China that Oolong teas are
like middle aged people, half experienced, half mature.
O-9-6-2 Iron Buddha (Tie Guan Yin) (Fu
Jian Oolong Tea)
Fragrant/sweet aroma/flavor, golden yellow liquor.
Sometimes referred to as the "Iron Goddess of Mercy”, this
emerald color lightly oxidized Oolong offers sweet fragrant
aroma and taste. Plucked at just the correct time in Autumn,
this tea leaf matures to the point where only the lightest
oxidation is needed to produce this fine Oolong’s sweet,
fragrant taste with much of the health benefits of the green
teas.
O-9-8-1 Iron Buddha (Royal Tie Guan Yin
Cha )
(Fu Jian Cha)
We offer our favorite China TGY as a second "Exceptional”
selection. This selection is plucked in the Autumn when the
leaves are at their best for this variety. We urge you to savor
this very special Oolong for ~$54/cup.
ZGC rated at 5 stars.
O-8-3-3 Phoenix
Oolong (Dan Cong
Yu Lan Xiang Cha) (Chao Zhou Oolong)
This Winter plucked Oolong is our "High Quality” selection. ZGC
customers will find this tea offers Guang Dong Oolong taste and
pleasure. You will want to include this variety in you daily
"favorite tea” rotation for ~ $.097/cup.
O-2-8-3 Fairies
Tears (TM) (Shui Xian Cha)
(Wu Yi Shan Cha)
From the famous Wuyishan region this ZGC "High Quality”
selection offers ZGC customers fine Wuyishan Oolong at a great
value price. Known as "Rock Tea”, the Wuyishan teas offer
combined health benefits and distinctive Wuyishan taste. For ~
$.12/ cup, experience the Wuyishan tradition.
O-2-1-1 Great Red Robe, Da Hong Pao Cha
(Wu Yi Shan Cha)
The "Grand Red Robe”. This is the one. Of the 75 or more
selections that we at ZGC have chosen for our customers this
one, along with the other 5 star rated teas, deserves special
attention. This "Exceptional” selection grown in Wuyishan near
the "Cave of Nine Dragons” is rich in legend, ingredients,
craftsmanship, and delivery. Enjoy this tea. It’s amongst the
best in the world. We are happy to bring it to you.
ZGC rated at 5 stars.
O-7-9-2 Milk
Taste Nai Xiang
Jin Xuan Cha (Tai Wan Cha)
This ZGC "Premium” selection is a great choice because it is
more select and higher graded than the previous two Taiwan
Oolongs, but still holds a very reasonable price per cup at
~$.19. This selection has a unique process that gives it an
added "Milk Taste” and flavor.
O-7-4-3 High
Mountain Golden Mother
Our next six ZGC selections are moving into the higher end
Taiwan Oolongs. This ZGC "High Quality” selection moves into
that select category of fragrant Oolong characteristics, but
maintains attractive per cup rates of ~$.12. Great tea.
O-7-5-2 Alishan
Jin Xuan Cha (Tai Wan Cha)
Up one step is our "Premium” selection Jin Xuan. This tea well
deserves the premium rating. You will find this Taiwan Mountain
Oolong to deliver what you expect of the finest "Formosa”
Oolongs. You can enjoy this premium Oolong experience for
~$.23/cup.
O-7-1-3 Frozen
Peak
Our grower reserves the name "Wulong” for three of our
selections. These three are all wonderful Oolong teas, and ZGC
highly recommends them all. These three teas typify Oolongs
being called "The Champagne of Teas”. The competition is fierce
for the highest selection honors, and these three are all
winners. Our "High Quality” selection is a great value at
~$.19.cup.
O-7-3-1 Ruan Zhi
(Soft Branch) Wulong Cha (Tai Wan Cha)
Like ZGC’s other "Exceptional” selections, this one is at the
top of its class. This is a selection that you want when you
want to experience and enjoy tea that is typical of the best
high mountain Oolong that Taiwan has to offer. ZGC recommends
this Oolong for times when you are reflecting and celebrating
the journey of life.
ZGC rated at 5 stars
O-7-10-1 Ginseng Oolong (Ren Shen Wulong)
Oolong Tea
Fragrant/sweet aroma/flavor, golden yellow liquor.
Plucked in the mountains of Taiwan, then processed with Ginseng,
this selection offers the sweet aroma and taste of fine Oolong
Tea, the added taste, aroma and benefit of Ginseng, and many of
the health benefits of Green Teas.
O-23-3-1 Himalayan Jade
A partially oxidized oolong tea with a similar complexity to china oolongs
with a distinct flavor of Nepal. For oolong tea drinkers,
here is an opportunity to experience oolong like you have never experienced before.
O-23-4-3 Himalayan Shilla
Another oolong many oolong drinkers have never experienced.
Enjoy this fine oolong tea and bring variety to
your tea chest with this excellent selection that brings you the taste of the Himalayas.
