At the beginning of the 18th century, even in the Qing Dynasty in Taiwan, teas were started to be prepared, but as many believe, most tea trees were grown there much earlier, but the cultivars of this excellent drink were brought to the Ming Dynasty.
The favorable climate on this island allows you to grow trees even in winter, as it is hot and humid here at any time of the year. A large cluster of tea plantations is located in the mountains. Today we’ll talk about traditional Ulun green tea. Its name comes from the Ulongjiang River (Black Dragon), which flows in the provincial town of Fujian, where a large number of these varieties are produced.
Green tea Oolong tea combines the richness of red tea and the freshness of green. Tea changes its taste and aroma after each new brewing. The most famous Oolong varieties: Dahunpao, Teguanyin Wang, Mao Xie, Alishan, Ginseng, Teguanyin, Dundin, Sy Ji Chun, Gui Hua Oolong, Shan Lin Xi.
All Ulun teas have tightly twisted leaves, transparency, saturation and a golden red color. Thanks to sophisticated processing, the leaves practically maintain their integrity. When properly brewed, Oolong green tea has a unique, incomparable milk and creamy taste and a very strong floral aroma. We will talk about its benefits later, but for now the recipe for cooking.
To brew Oolong green tea according to traditional customs, we need pottery. We take a clay teapot, rinse with boiling water, then pour dry leaves into it to 1/3 of the volume and fill it with hot water (temperature about 80 degrees), and almost immediately drain this liquid, not letting it brew. Fill it a second time and leave for a few minutes. Then we pour it into a special clay vessel. All tea is ready, you can drink it with sugar, milk, cream.
Some Oolong brew up to 40 times, but the average norm for this grade is 10-15 times. High-quality Oolong green with excellent taste and rich colors. It cannot be confused with other tea, unless, of course, it is brewed correctly. Oolong green tea is an encouraging drink, it also improves mood, refreshes on hot days, quenches thirst and strengthens tooth enamel.
Oolong tea: properties and composition
Oolong tea contains more than 400 useful chemical elements. The main ones: caffeine, phosphorus, iron, selenium, manganese, iodine, calcium, zinc, magnesium, polyphenol compounds, a number of vitamins D, C, K, E, B3, B6, B1 and B12. Such an abundance of the vitamin complex prevents the formation of thrombophlebitis and strengthens blood vessels.
It is proved that with the constant use of Oolong, fat is broken down, metabolic processes are normalized and weight is reduced. Many nutritionists recommend this drink for obesity and those who control their weight. Also, a number of studies have revealed that regular consumption of green tea reduces the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease due to antioxidants and vitamin M.
Oolong green tea is a natural product that does not contain any colorants, taste substitutes or preservatives. Tea leaves contain fluoride; it helps improve the quality of our teeth, bones and nails. The benefits and advantages of green tea have been confirmed many times. It has been established that it fights against free radicals and prevents the development of atherosclerosis and hypertension.
Drinking at least 5 cups of Oolong per day increases the likelihood of lowering cholesterol. It contains the amino acid L-theanine, which has a calming effect on the nervous system. As we see, from Ulan a sheer benefit. But they should not be abused, especially for pregnant women, nursing women, the elderly and those who suffer from insomnia, because it contains caffeine.