Oolong Tea Articles

Aged Oolong for New Years! Introducing Dong Ding 2004, Special Roast

December 30, 2022 – Exciting new addition to our oolong tea catalog: Rare Oolong Tea Aged oolong is popular in China and Taiwan, but are actually very hard to find in the U.S., which is part of why we’re so excited to be able to share it with you. Special House Roast Roasting is a crucial part of properly […]

Tie Guan Yin Origin Story: The Oolong of Dreams

June 6, 2022 – Learn the history and legend behind Tie Guan Yin Oolong! For a more in-depth exploration of this world-famous tea, check out Jason’s book A Tea Lover’s Travel Diary Pt 1: Two World Famous Oolong Teas. Tie Guan Yin’s Hometown, Anxi County Authentic Tie Guan Yin Oolong such as ours is produced in Anxi County, Fujian […]

Brewing 4 Oolong Teas: Live Video

September 27, 2021 – Video Notes: Visit the NW Tea Festival nwteafestival.com NW Tea Festival on Facebook Oolong Teas We Brewed Sip along with us at home! Teaware We Used Join the Next Live Video:

What is Dong Ding Oolong Tea?

April 29, 2021 – Dong Ding is a style of rolled oolong tea from the Dong Ding Mountain region in Taiwan. The aroma is rich, floral, and slightly toasty. The taste encompasses all of those notes, together with a special honey sweetness, and a hint of fruit. The finish is long and sweetly lingering. Dong Ding means “frozen peak,” […]

Wuyi Rock Tea Oolong: History, Legend, & How to Brew

October 21, 2020 – Wuyi rock tea is wildly popular with tea enthusiasts in-the-know, but it is not widely available in the US. How can a beginner rock tea enthusiast get started with these confusing and intriguing oolongs? And why in the world is it called “rock tea?!” Don’t worry, CC Fine Tea is here to help! Read on […]

Brew-Along Video Tutorial: How To Enjoy Phoenix Mountain Oolong

September 1, 2020 – Brew Phoenix Mountain Oolong together with tea master Jason Chen! This tea is also known as Dan Cong, meaning Single Tree. Jason gives clear, simple guidance on how to enjoy this classic tea using an yixing teapot. Brewing gongfu style like this is a wonderful way to take a few minutes, relax, and be present with […]

How To Brew Delicious Oolong Tea

August 28, 2020 – If you want to learn how to brew oolong tea, but aren’t sure where to start, this is the blog article for you! Keep in mind, every tea-drinker’s tastes are a little different. You may find a different method that works best for you. Additionally, all teas are different and so one oolong may need […]

3 Taiwanese Teas: Beautiful Ball-Shaped Oolongs

August 21, 2020 – What is Taiwan Ball Oolong? Today we are writing about three oolong teas from Taiwan, which are all made in the rolled ball shape. This is in contrast to strip or twisted-style oolongs, which are also rolled during processing but are finished with the leaves uncurled. The three Taiwanese ball oolong teas we are discussing […]