"Milky" Oolong Tea

One cannot forget this incomparable tea. The Milky Oolong has a really smooth but also fruity and kind of creamy taste.

Just like other teas, Milk Oolong tea offers several health benefits on top of the delicious taste. Since this tea is of the highest quality, the taste gets better and better each time you steep it, with the limit being up to seven times.

Benefits:
- Consist of polyphenols that help destroy free radicals and boost overall health.
- Relieves mental and physical stress.
- Frequent consumption of Milk Oolong tea lowers body fat and reduces the risk of obesity. (Contributes to weight loss by decreasing fat.)
- Makes your skin cleaner and helps with some skin conditions such as eczema.
- Prevents tooth decay while making your teeth stronger.
- Contains minerals such as calcium, potassium, manganese, and magnesium that help with bodily health functions.
- Boosts mental alertness and can help improve thinking skills.

Notes
◉ Green, Black, White, Oolong, and Pu-erh all come from the same plant, containing variable amounts of caffeine. In general, black and Pu-erh teas have the highest amount, followed by oolong teas, green teas, and the lowest amount found in white teas.
◉ Should be stored in airtight glass containers -in a cool, dark, and dry place- to preserve the flavor, texture, and properties.
◉ Since there is so much flavor in this mixture, it could be reinfused once or twice more. ◉ Refrigerate leftover tea in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

Oolong Tea Brewing Instructions
Oolong tea, when prepared the right way, is flavor-packed, and wonderful, instead of bitter.

• Hot Brew

1. Heat the water to just under boiling temperature (80° - 90° C). If you don't have a thermometer, bring the water to a boil, then let it cool for 3-5 minutes.
2. Add 1 teaspoon of loose tea to a tea infuser or tea bag, for every 180ml - 240ml of water. If you prefer a stronger cup, include more tea instead of a longer steep time to prevent the likelihood of a more bitter flavor.
3. Pour the heated water over the tea, cover your cup, and steep for 1-3 minutes or more. Small leaves infuse more quickly than large leaves. The amount of time you steep your tea depends on your taste preferences; a longer period equals a stronger tea. At the one-minute mark, taste the tea, and then every 30 seconds after that until you find the flavor that you like most.
4. Oolong tea can often be steeped 2 or 3 times, producing new flavors with each cup. Slightly increase the water temperature and steeping time for each brew. 
5. Add honey, or stevia for sweetness, if desired. 

• Cold Brew

A cold infusion delivers flavors that are sweeter, smoother, more complex, and can be made in a number of different ways.

1. The Fast Way
   Follow the steps as shown in the "Hot Brew", but use less water, and perhaps even more tea, in order to produce tea concentrate.
   Strain and pour over ice or cold water.
2. 20' to 60' Ready
   Add 1-2 teaspoons of loose tea to a tea infuser or tea bag, for every 200ml - 250ml of water. Pour ice-cold water over the tea, stir, cover, and steep for 20 minutes at least. Serve over ice and enjoy.
3. Overnight Ice Tea
   Add 1-2 teaspoons of loose tea to a tea infuser or tea bag, for every 200ml - 250ml of water. Pour room-temperature water over the tea, stir, cover, and refrigerate for 6 to 12 hours. 
   

Follow these additional steps to make the perfect cup of tea!