Oolong tea in China

Abstract

This paper deals with the production, biological characteristics, processing techniques and marketing of oolong tea under modem social conditions. As a special tea in China, Oolong tea originated in Fujian province and then was introduced into Taiwan and Guangdong. The four kinds of famous Oolong Tea are: Wuyi rock-essence tea, Anxi Tieguanyin tea, Fenghuang Dancong tea and Dongding Oolong tea. Its heavy fragrance and brisk sweet taste are unparalleled. The special quality of the oolong tea is formed mainly due to the specific weather and soil conditions in the production areas, good varieties and unique processing techniques. With the popularity of air conditioning, making green oolong tea became popular to produce Tieguanyin tea, which promoted the stability of tea quality thus raising the value of the product. The production of oolong tea is increasing steadily along with the developments in the industrial economy and formation of an information society. One of the important reasons of increasing popularity of oolong tea in the domestic market is that drinking tea has become an important part of lifestyle for the people in this fast developing society to relieve pressure, as well as due to its special flavor and excellent natural and cultural attributes.