While their roots are the same, the oolong family is raised differently from its black tea and green tea cousins. Oolong tea is only partially oxidised and semi-fermented, allowing it to develop some of the robust body of black tea and blend that with green tea's fresh and zesty goodness.

Loose leaf oolong is a tea traditionally drunk by the Chinese for centuries, known for its unique taste and aroma. It flaunts fragrant flavours with complex undertones, both delicate and noteworthy. It’s made from the leaves of the Camellia sinensis plant, the same plant used to produce its green and black tea family members. However, oolong tea is processed differently than its cousins, which results in its distinct flavour and appearance.

The processing of oolong tea involves partially oxidising the leaves, meaning that they are allowed to wilt and turn brown before they are heated to stop the oxidation process. The degree of oxidation can vary depending on the variety of oolong tea, resulting in a range of flavour profiles, from floral and fruity to nutty and earthy.

Like the perfect marriage, oolong tea brings together the best of black and green tea, delivering less caffeine than black tea with the goodness of green tea. Oolong is the perfect tea to drink day or night, in sickness and health, to love and cherish.

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The varieties of oolong tea taste craftily complex and subtly sweet, even grassy green with fresh, fragrant flutters amidst a bright and bold black tea body!

Sometimes it’s a little nutty, and people say it can be fruity too, but oolong is totally loveable for all its quirks.

Oolong is a fabulously flexible and flavoursome tea, just perfect when you feel like something different. How many ways can I drink T2 Oolong tea? To begin with, let’s try:

• Dong ding oolong

  An unmatched blend from the Dong Ding mountains of Taiwan, this exquisite tea is filled with a complex aroma of sweet sugarcane and refreshing melon notes. These ingredients — when combined — elevate this tea into a succulent floral, silky, buttery flavour that will dance on your tongue.

• Oolong chocolate chai

  Any chocolate lovers in the house? Do we have a tea treat for you! This sensational brew certainly puts the ooh in oolong. Dive into a chocolate fountain of flavours that will have you coming back for more. The spices take centre stage for a choc-chai experience unlike any other. Combined with cinnamon and a cheeky black pepper tingle, why not indulge in the luxurious blend of Oolong Chocolate Chai Loose Leaf Tea with a dash of milk for a special touch?

• Oolong chocolate chai

  Any chocolate lovers in the house? Do we have a tea treat for you! This sensational brew certainly puts the ooh in oolong. Dive into a chocolate fountain of flavours that will have you coming back for more. The spices take centre stage for a choc-chai experience unlike any other. Combined with cinnamon and a cheeky black pepper tingle, why not indulge in the luxurious blend of Oolong Chocolate Chai Loose Leaf Tea with a dash of milk for a special touch?

Is there caffeine in oolong tea? Yes, because all teas from the Camellia sinensis plant contain caffeine to varying levels.

Unlike coffee or black tea, oolong tea benefits from containing only a small amount of caffeine. So if you need a big caffeine hit, opt for coffee. A robust cup of strong breakfast tea or a gutsy black tea brew is great for some get-up-and-go in the morning, and oolong will do that too but to a lesser degree.

If it’s an after-dinner tea you seek, oolong may be just a little bit too perky – depending on your sensitivity to caffeine and your sleep habits, of course.

Yes, you can! Aside from tantalising your tastebuds, Chinese oolong teas provide great benefits, so sipping awesome oolong every day is sure to be a good thing!

Since oolong tea contains caffeine, limiting your intake to about two or three cups per day is recommended and avoiding drinking it too close to bedtime. That way, you can have your best shot at a good night’s rest and feel rejuvenated and ready to tackle your next day.