Is this the most exquisite tea there is?

I picked up the well-liked Oriental Beauty this week as I continued my hunt for oolong.

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Although this tea belongs to the oolong family, it leans more towards black tea since it has had more oxidation than green or black tea, which have undergone no oxidation.

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You can evaluate the extent of oxidation only by glancing at the damp leaves and the green colour they show.

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He claims that processing this tea is laborious. So, it is likely that specialised manufacturers have this tea on their bucket list.

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Is this the most exquisite tea there is?

I picked up the well-liked Oriental Beauty this week as I continued my hunt for oolong.

Although this tea belongs to the oolong family, it leans more towards black tea since it has had more oxidation than green or black tea, which have undergone no oxidation.

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Specifically, reducing the complexity involved in producing an oolong. But I believe it's a fact that should be known.

You can evaluate the extent of oxidation only by glancing at the damp leaves and the green colour they show.

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The original Chinese shrubs, especially the AV2 clone propagated in Darjeeling, are particularly suited for Oriental Beauty-style oolong.

He claims that processing this tea is laborious. So, it is likely that specialised manufacturers have this tea on their bucket list.

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He claims that processing this tea is laborious. So, it is likely that specialised manufacturers have this tea on their bucket list.

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