Oolong Tea (pronounced Wu-Long). The cultivation and manufacture of classic oolong teas are restricted to a small area of Southeastern China’s Fujian and Guangdong Provinces as well as the island of Taiwan. Oolong tea is widely consumed in Southeastern Asian countries and in Japan where it is prized for its cholesterol reducing and weight-loss functions. The oolong tea category is defined as a group of semi-oxidized teas whose manufacturing style ranges between green and black tea. Research conducted in Japan, China and Taiwan report that oolong tea is rich in anti-oxidants. Regular consumption of oolong tea is linked to the reduction of plaque in the arteries, reduction of cholesterol and lowering of blood sugar. Its reputation as a safe, daily slimming and dieter’s tea in Southeastern Asia has been widespread for hundreds of years.
The Pu-erh “family” of teas includes semi-green teas and dark green pile fermented teas. All Pu-erh tea is made with sun-dried Yunnan broad leaf green tea or what is know as “Saiqing”. Sun-dried green teas from Yunnan and the broad leaf varietals are closely related to some of the teas consumed by the world’s most ancient tea cultures.
Chai means tea in Hindi and is derived from the word cha which means tea in many eastern languages. Chai is a spiced black tea “latte” which is believed to have originated in India. Traditional chai is a blend of spices and black teas simmered in water, milk and sugar.
Caffeine Free Botanical Blends – fruits, flowers, roots and herbs are used in foods, drinks and medicines in just about every culture. Mild tasting infusions of wild herbs and flowers are often served before a tea ceremony to cleanse the palate and the soul before the tea is served. Our tea partners have traveled the world to source the highest quality pure herbs and botanicals for our delicious, naturally caffeine-free blends. These award winning blends integrate the world’s culinary and folk traditions with contemporary taste, gourmet spirit and expert blending techniques. The do not contain any tealeaves but are formulated to be prepared like a tea.
Not sure what type of tea to try? Stop in at TorMan; the tea pot is always on – if we are open, we are serving tea. We serve tea by the cup, the pot and we even have tea to go. James and I look forward to seeing you soon
cindyiscrafty said,
January 27, 2008 at 12:53 pm
You can even create your own custom blend. Next time you’re in ask James to make you a mixed berry: plumberry and blueberry roobius (sp?). Or just say “Make me what Cindy has!” :O)