Oolong tea is a traditional kind of Chinese tea that is made by following a specific and very unique preparation process. While Oolong tea is made from the Camellia sinensis plant like most other types of green and black tea on the market, it is unique in the way it has been prepared and cultivated. The preparation of Oolong tea typically involves weathering under strong sun, where it withers before it is curled and twisted into shape. There is a wide range of different Oolong tea products on the market, with differences in terms of the variety of plant used, the amount of oxidation, the degree of fermentation, and the way it is infused and prepared before drinking. Oolong tea is an important part of Chinese tea culture and one of the most famous beverages that has ever come from China.

Within Chinese tea culture, there are a number of distinctive groups of Oolong tea. The taste of Oolong tea can change quite dramatically, from sweet and fruity teas through to varieties with roasted and woody aromas. Many of the most famous and highly sought after varieties of Oolong tea in China come from the Wuyi Mountains in north Fujijan, as well as the areas surrounding the central mountains of Taiwan. The entire continent of Asia has a strong and vibrant tea culture, and many of the areas most luxurious and refined beverages are made from the humble Camellia sinensis plant. Some of the other types of tea that are famous throughout China, Japan, and much of Asia include Longjing tea, Hui Ming tea, Qing Ding tea, Bi Luo Chun tea, White Cloud tea, Gyokuro tea, Kabusecha tea, and Sencha tea.

Oolong tea comes in a number of different varieties, depending on the nature of the plant materials used and the nature of cultivation and preparation. The most famous Oolong tea varieties include Da Hong Pao, Shui Jin Gui, Tie Luohan, Bai Ji Guan, and Shui Xian. When brewing Oolong tea, different variations do require slightly different brewing methods, although the basic principle is always the same. About two teaspoons of tea should be used per cup, and infused for three to four minutes with very hot but not boiling water. High quality Oolong tea can be infused up to five times using the same leaves, and each time the beverage becomes even tastier and more enjoyable.