Ooolong Tea
What our customers say
The Ali Shan Qing Xing was a fabulous tea - the strength of its orchid aroma, its sheer staying power and depth of flavour - got to be the best Oolong I have tried. (Steve M.)
Our featured oolong teas
![[ IMAGE: Organic Wuyi Rock Oolong ]](images/Oolong-Organic-Wuyi-Rock-Tea.jpg "[ IMAGE: Organic Wuyi Yencha ]")
Organic Wuyi Rock Tea or Wulong
Authentic oolong from the Wuyi Shan, Fujian Province, China. Rock teas (also called 'yancha') are grown amongst steep cliffs in the pristine environment of a scenic reserve. Often marketed as a weightloss tea, this tea has a slightly floral aroma, mixed with a robust, roasted flavour.
Organic Meghma Oolong, Limited Edition 2008
Madan Tamang, the tea maker at the family-run Meghma tea estate, at the border between Darjeeling and Nepal, has an impeccable reputation amongst tea enthusiasts worldwide. This oolong is from a very small production (hence the title limited edition) of superior tea in a portfolio of oolongs most other tea gardens can only dream of producing. It showcases all the features that make Meghma oolongs so special: the floral character of high-end Darjeeling black teas, mixed with the roasted, fruity flavour of superior Wuyi Rock teas. A class on its own in the emerging category of non-traditional, exotic oolongs.
![[IMAGE Baozhang oolong from Taiwan]](images/Oolong-Pouchong.jpg "Formosa Paochung oolong")
Wenshan Paochung (also Pouchong or Baozhong)
With oxidation levels below 20%, Paochung is the least oxidized tea within the oolong family; similar to green tea, but more aromatic and without the 'bite'. Our Paochung is produced around Pinglin Village in Northern Taiwan. When brewed, it creates a highly fragrant infusion with a mild, but full flavour.
![[IMAGE Ali Shan Qing Xing Oolong from Taiwan]](images/Oolong-Ali-Shan-Qing-Xing.jpg "Formosa Ali Shan Gao Shan")
Ali Shan Qing Xing
This gao shan (high mountain) oolong from the famous Mt. Ali nature reserve in Southwest Taiwan is grown at an elevation of around 1500m. The misty, cool climate on the mountain leads to a slow growth of the tea plants which creates very juicy, thick leaves with a concentrated flavour profile. This highly sophisticated oolong creates a creamy and full-bodied brew that lasts through many infusions.
This is certainly not an everyday tea, but a tea for special occasions. Quality like this is usually not available outside of Asia and we'll challenge anybody to show us a higher grade oolong available in New Zealand!
Here is the complete list of our oolong teas
All prices in NZ$ for 100g (unless stated otherwise).
To order, please visit our order page.
| Nepalese Oolong | |
| Meghma Oolong, Limited Edition 2008 (Organic) | $26.50 |
| 2009 Meghma Oolong (Organic) | $14.50 NEW |
| Chinese Oolong | |
| Huang Jin Gui 'Osmanthus Oolong' (Organic) | $12.40 NEW |
| 2008 Autumnal AnXi Tie Guan Yin, 'Iron Goddess of Merci' (Organic) | $25.30 |
| 2009 Autumnal AnXi Tie Guan Yin, 'Iron Goddess of Merci' (Organic) | $22.40 NEW |
| 1993 Aged AnXiTie Guan Yin (Organic) 50g! | $25.90 NEW |
| Lan Gui Ren, 'Ginseng Oolong' (Organic) | $13.80 NEW |
| Wuyi Rock Tea, also called 'Yan Cha', 'Wulong' or 'Slimming Tea' (Organic) | $15.50 |
| Wuyi Rou Gui 'Cinnamon Oolong' (Organic) | $20.60 NEW |
| Heavy roast Dancong (Organic) | $24.20 NEW |
| Ba Xian Dancong, 'Eight Immortals Phoenix Oolong' (Organic) | $36.40 |
| Formosa (Taiwan) Oolong | |
| Ever-Spring Tea | currently out of stock |
| Green-Hearted Oolong | currently out of stock |
| Jin Xuan High Mountain Tea (Organic) | $15.60 |
| Tie Guan Yin, 'Iron Goddess of Merci' (Organic) | $19.90 |
| Ali-Shan Qing Xing High Mountain | $41.90 |
| Wenshan Paochung (also Pouchong, Baozhong) | $6.10 |
| Foshou 'Buddha's Hand' | 20% off, NOW $16.20 |
| GABA High Mountain Tea (Organic) | currently out of stock |
| Scented Oolong | |
| Rose Oolong | currently out of stock |
