Oolong tea is somewhat intermediate between green and black tea. The finishing technique is that of green tea, but the preparation involves fermentation like black tea – it is a semi-fermented tea.

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It therefore has characteristics of both green and black tea: the fresh and clear flavor of green tea and the thick and luscious fragrance of black tea.

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Chinese Oolong tea comes mainly from Fujian, and Guangdong, and is also grown in Taiwan. Fujian has been the hometown of tea since early times.