* Great value with min 100 cups from every 50gm packet. Known as a favourite morning brew, Oolong is a Chinese tea that has gained popularity as a weight-loss enhancer. The taste has the fragrant freshness of green tea & the robust flavour of black tea. As a low-caffeine brew, Oolong tea is packed with flavour and health benefits. Oolong is made from the leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant, the same plant used to make green tea and black tea. The difference is how the tea is processed. The process of oxidation is that creates green, black and oolong teas. Green tea is produced from fresh tea leaves that have not undergone oxidation, a chemical reaction that begins when the leaves are exposed to the air and which is responsible for the colour and taste of different types of tea. Black tea is created when leaves are fully crushed to enhance oxidation. Oolong is created when leaves are wilted in the sun and slightly bruised to create partial oxidation. A cup of brewed Oolong tea contains small amounts of calcium, magnesium and potassium. It also contains about 38mg of caffeine, compared to a cup of green tea which contains about 29mg of caffeine. However, oolong tea has less caffeine per cup than coffee, making it a good solution for people who are caffeine sensitive. Categories: Everyday Teas, Herbal Teas, Shop All
