What Is Oolong Tea? A Beginner's Guide
Jun 30, 2026
What is oolong tea?
Oolong tea sits between green tea and black tea. It is partially oxidised, which means it can taste floral, creamy, roasted, fruity or rounded depending on how it is made.
What does oolong taste like?
Some oolongs are light and floral. Others are deeper and more roasted. Many have a smooth texture and a long finish, which makes them rewarding for people who enjoy slower cups.
Does oolong tea have caffeine?
Oolong tea naturally contains caffeine. The amount varies by leaf, style and brewing method, but it usually sits somewhere between lighter green teas and stronger black teas.
How do you brew oolong?
Start with 85-95C water, one teaspoon per cup and 3-4 minutes. Many oolongs can be re-steeped several times, with the flavour changing across each infusion.
Where should I start?
Try Milk Oolong if you want a silky, creamy cup, or Monkey Picked Oolong for a fragrant, orchid-like style.
Browse all loose leaf oolong tea.
