Tea Trekker’s Oolong 101

This is #4 in a series of six videos describing the basics of the six classes of tea. Mary Lou Heiss shows the various manufactures of the most frequently found styles of oolong tea, and describes what to expect from each. Mary Lou is co-author of the newly-released The Tea Enthusiast’s Handbook, A Guide to Enjoying the World’s Best Teas (Ten Speed Press 2010), and The Story of Tea, A Cultural History and Drinking Guide (Ten Speed Press 2007) which was a finalist for both the IACP Book Awards and the James Beard Foundation Book Awards in 2008.

Wulong tea

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25 Responses to Tea Trekker’s Oolong 101

  1. richardus says:

    Oh, and I noticed something very interesting. In your story, you are talking in past, and then you changed to present by mistake (I was in a negociation, and I DRINK a sip) Well, it was correct. In stories you can use the present tenses to highlight the key moments, to make your story more dramatic. Eg “I was sitting at the table, and then they BRING this strong tea. I DRINK just a sip and suddenly I FEEL dizzy…” Of course, you do it in the most important moments.
    Great story! It was so funny!

  2. richardus says:

    Is this 烏龍茶?

    Do you have any idea why it was called like that? I have been looking for information about it but I haven’t found anything interesting…

    By the way, can we suggest topics for you to talk about? I think It would be really interesting if you talked about 三足烏… it would be awesome to listen to you talking about your culture.

    By the way, I would appreciate any information about the books of calligraphy and insects you sell. Thank you very much!

  3. chilewilly says:

    sure we would love to hear more your stories or anything you film it’s always unique and entertaining I learn many things of your videos of everything so its very wonderful to view I don’t believe we waste our time on your videos its enjoyment that follows :)

  4. Kazzibird2 says:

    Ooooo! More stories!!! More Stories!!! PLEASE!! xxx

  5. PastorErickDMarquez says:

    GOOD STORY

  6. colquitt2010 says:

    I guess it’s called dragon tea for a reason. Now I am not sure if I should try it.

  7. SokudoJutsu says:

    Yes, sir!

  8. yanghaiying says:

    Do not try without my permission.

  9. SokudoJutsu says:

    I would definately die of that tea, I guess. :(

  10. NingasKugon09 says:

    please..more stories please =]…we really enjoy it a lot♥

  11. yanghaiying says:

    I found it online. But I have never been there.

  12. elliottonyt says:

    I would really like to hear more storys.
    Have you heard if Dr Tea. It is a tea shop I went to in Beijing and got to try it for free. I also bought some tea.

  13. yanghaiying says:

    Yes. It is strong flavored. A few leaves, light color, but very strong, very bitter, very unpleasant for people who is not used to.

  14. moonwatching2knight says:

    where can i get this tea and at a cheap price and at a large quantity?
    please and thank you

  15. 2020abcd says:

    More stories please!

  16. ivangrey13 says:

    This tea sounds interesting. Is this a strong flavored tea, and please more tea stories, I learn things I didn’t expect to learn in them.

  17. sanjuaqin says:

    Thank you for the stories and thank you for sharing a bit of yourself and your country. TFS :)

  18. yanghaiying says:

    Niko, I will send you the two online Australian shop links to you.

  19. yanghaiying says:

    I will send you the two online Australian shop links to you.

  20. NikoClemente says:

    @Peterk202
    if u live near a main city, every one has a china town, there will be one or two asian supermarkets, there is normally an isle dedicated to teas and coffees, u’ll find it easy.
    it will be spelt oolong though =]
    If u live remotely
    look online, there are alot of australian based tea companies that ship, and they have wonderful selections

  21. xstarc0rex says:

    all I drink is oolong tea twice a day and green tea 5 times a day. Tea is my faveeee!

  22. peterk202 says:

    yeh
    I live in Melbourne

  23. Scarrr says:

    o-o I want to try this tea. xD

  24. prismacolored says:

    I’d love to hear more of your tea stories! 😀

  25. yanghaiying says:

    Do you mind telling me which city?

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