Traditional Oolongs

The word 'Oolong' means 'black dragon' in Chinese, perhaps due to the long and large leaf that is typical of the oolong style.  Defined as a 'semi-oxidized' tea leaf, oolongs range from greenish to almost black.  The distinctive larger leaves allow for multiple infusions and provide a great middle ground between the full-bodied black and the lighter, more vegetal green teas.