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| | Tea & Coffee 09/06 - Oolong Teas of China & Taiwan |
 | | Oolong tea is classified in the west as semi- or partially-oxidized tea, in contrast to green tea, which is unoxidized, and fl tea, which is fully oxidized. |
 | | Depending on the type of oolong tea, the leaves are mixed and turned, approximately every two hours for a period of 8-10 hours, in order to be evenly oxidized. |
 | | Conducting horizontal tea tastings, in which green, oolong, and fl teas are contrasted, or vertical oolong tea tastings, in which a spectrum of oolong taste profiles are represented, exposes consumers to a variety of flavors. |
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