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tionally made oolongs that involve much more
extensive oxidation can take 48 hours or more."
Other varieties can be even more time-intensive.
For example, making Tie Guan Yin includes a
step in which producers wrap the leaves in cloth
and set to steam. Roasting this tea can take 40-60
hours, according to Kincart.
Over time, the roasting process evolved. "In the
early days, charcoal roasting was very primitive and
didn't have many changes; now, it is more sophisti-
cated in the process, leading to better performance
in taste and aroma," says Chen. "Cold roasting is a
newly invented technique that farmers use air-con-
ditioners to lower the temperature to roast the tea,
creating a distinctive aroma for the tea."
Making oolong tea takes multiple steps, which
are often specific the producer. Even then, the
process can change from batch to batch, as master
producers react to changing conditions.
Selling oolong
Grown all over world, oolong is readily available
to consumers interested in drinking this tea in its
many forms. "In the past, mostly cheap teas were
sold online, while expensive teas were bought
from people you knew offline," says Lin. But he
Tea leaves harvested
during the 2022 season.
(Courtesy of Teasenz.com)
is seeing the rise of ecommerce, with more high-
end oolongs being marketed and available through
online retail. "Another trend is that many tea gar-
dens are investing in their own brands and selling
directly to consumers," he says.
