Oolong Tea
Da Ye Oolong大叶乌龙
Large-leaf Anxi oolong with a full, smooth body and a long-lasting floral aroma.
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How to Understand Da Ye Oolong
In the cup, Da Ye Oolong is best understood as a oolong tea built around floral, smooth, and full. The secondary notes of quiet supporting notes give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward a restrained aroma. Expect a medium body and a finish that shows the tea most clearly after the first few sips.
The origin matters here. Da Ye Oolong is associated with Anxi County in Fujian, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. Subtropical highland climate. Origin of Tie Guan Yin oolong. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.
Processing is the other major clue: oolong tea is typically partial oxidation and repeated leaf handling, creating a wide spectrum from floral to roasted. For Da Ye Oolong, the oxidation level is 30% when measured on a simple scale.
For brewing, start near 95C with about 5g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 30 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 5-second increments. Because the expected range is about 7 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.
When buying Da Ye Oolong, use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $25-$60 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.
How to Brew Da Ye Oolong
Gongfu Style
Western Style
Origin & Processing
Growing Region
Da Ye Oolong comes from Anxi County (安溪) in Fujian Province . Subtropical highland climate. Origin of Tie Guan Yin oolong.
Oxidation Level
30%
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Prices for Da Ye Oolong vary based on quality, harvest time, and source.
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