Oolong Tea 乌龙 - Tentation

Oolong tea - Temptation - lotus, rose and passion fruit: let yourself be tempted by the freshness of fruit

This product is a beautiful combination of Oolong tea, a semi-fermented tea, and fruit. We discover here the subtlety of the lotus associated with the delicacy of the rose and the punch of the passion fruit. A beautiful gustatory promise, a temptation that will be hard to resist.

My Oolong tea comes from China, an emblematic country when we talk about tea. It is a very specific drink since semi-fermented tea is a product halfway between green and black tea. It is called semi-oxidized tea because of its transformation process which gives it this characteristic and makes it totally unique.

What are the flavours of the Oolong tea - Tentation - lotus, rose and passion fruit?

On the nose, we appreciate the very floral notes and the pep of the passion fruit. To the taste, we like the freshness and the fruity notes that counterbalance the slightly spicy taste of Oolong tea. Will you resist the temptation? Admit that it would be a shame!

Oolong tea - Temptation - lotus, rose and passion fruit: from the plantation to the cup

This is not just another tea. If the great tea lovers know perfectly well the semi-fermented Oolong, the most novices in the matter will discover here all its specificities. A particularity that can be found from the process of transformation of your Oolong tea Tentation with passion fruit, rose and lotus flower.

Oolong tea is semi-fermented or semi-oxidized. Therefore, it is a perfect intermediate between green and black tea. Therefore, it undergoes 4 manufacturing stages:
- withering, which consists of reducing the humidity of the leaves by placing them on panels that filter the light and heat of the sun in a humid room;
- sweating, a stage during which the leaves of Oolong Tea Temptation with fruits are placed in a hot and humid room to reach a fermentation of 30%;
- roasting, which stops the oxidation for an intermediate tea. The leaves are placed at a high temperature;
- rolling, which consists of rolling the tea leaves, their shape impacting the grade of the tea. Oolong tea is special, with long, rolled leaves.

Food and tea: David Vanille's pairings

Oolong tea goes perfectly with Asian flavours. Passion fruit, rose and lotus are also perfect for such a tea and food pairing. Therefore, you can imagine enjoying this fragrant Oolong tea with a wok, fish marinated with sesame and soy sauce, etc.

Then, you are free to give in to all the temptations by imagining the flavours that will delight your palate.

The virtues of Oolong tea - Tentation - lotus, rose and passion fruit

The Oolong tea Tentation with lotus flower, passion fruit and rose is a very beautiful drink which, not satisfied to delight your taste buds, has many benefits.

Give in to temptation all you want, your body will thank you. This Oolong tea is rich in antioxidants thanks to the polyphenols it contains. This helps to fight against cell aging and bad cholesterol. It also helps to fight against diabetes and limits the risk of cardiovascular disease.

Semi-fermented tea contains vitamins and minerals (calcium, manganese, copper, carotene, selenium, potassium, magnesium, etc.).

Consuming Oolong tea helps you lose weight (as part of a healthy and balanced diet of course). It protects the liver and stimulates the metabolism, you burn calories faster.

Drinking this tea improves brain power and prevents neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's.

Oolong tea strengthens teeth and bones and fights against dental plaque.

Advice on preparing and tasting your Oolong tea - Tentation - lotus, rose and passion fruit

Brewing temperature: 90°
Brewingtime: between 3 minutes and 3 minutes 45
Dosage: 10 g per litre of water
Ideal moment for tasting: a stimulating tea in the morning, but the temptation is great to consume it throughout the day.