It is believed to have originated in China during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644), and it was

INTRODUCTION: It is believed to have originated in China during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) , and it was originally known as “black dragon tea.” The name “oolong” comes from the Chinese words “wu long,” which means “black dragon.” What is so special about oolong tea? Oolong tea leaves contain more than 100 chemical entities which potentially can improve human health , such as polyphenols, polysaccharides, alkaloids What country is famous for oolong tea? Oolong tea originates from the Fujian province in China. It is therefore classified as a Chinese tea even though its production also extends to Taiwan, Ceylon and the island of Java . It is characterized by limited production and high quality. Some oolongs are rare and sought after by tea lovers around the world. What is oolong named after? Oolong (Wu-lung) tea originates from China and is actually transliterated from two words meaning “black” and “dragon” in English . Besides its inherent meaning, the two words ...