Oolong Tea

(For more Oolongs, click on Organic Tea above)

Barkingside Co. established in 1994 started with 36 varieties of tea offering over 150 varieties selected from 16 countries to our South Minneapolis residents and beyond. Take your time to experience them all! Our loose leaf teas are evaluated and taste tested before they become available at our store in convenient 2 and 4 oz packages.

Green, Oolong and Estate Black teas come from the same plant. Green tea is steamed and then dried after plucking and retains a lighter color and flavor with light body. Green tea does not go through a fermentation process. Oolong tea undergoes partial fermentation. Oolong tea has a delicate aroma. Black tea is allowed to wither and ferment before drying, resulting in a darker leaf color and a more pronounced flavor and aroma.

Black Tea from Africa, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, Sikkim and Sri Lanka are from specific tea estates or gardens. Think of these teas as a varietal - not unlike a specific wine. Our importer travels extensively to these producing regions annually, just to make certain that the teas we receive and provide to our customers meet their and our standards. There are many varieties of teas available on the market. We carry over a hundred varieties of Artisan, Green, Oolong, Black, Herbal, Blended and Flavored loose leaf teas. Great Selections of Organic tea and Decaffeinated Tea are grown and imported from Africa, Ceylon, India and China. Teapots, Tea Infusers and Tea Accessories are also available.

The ideal time for drinking tea is anytime of the day and night! Black tea is ideal in the early morning, breakfast time and all through the day. Oolong and green teas are suited to the after dinner hours. But why not enjoy a pleasing healthy cup of tea any moment you think is right for that favorite special tea!!

Packaging:

Our TEAS are packaged in special oxygen barrier bags and vacuum sealed for freshness. After opening bag keep it in an airtight, opaque canister on the counter or in the cupboard. If using glass jar, store it away from light source.

Approximate Number of Servings:

Serving Size for Loose Leaf Teas: 1/2 - 1 tsp per 5 -8 oz. cup
No. of Servings per 1 oz. of Tea: Approximately 13 – 26

No. of tea bag servings equivalent per 1 oz. of Loose Leaf Tea:

1 oz. of Loose Leaf Green Tea = Approx. 13 – 17 tea bag servings
1 oz. of Loose Leaf Black Tea = Approx. 13 – 15 tea bag servings