A direct translation for Black Dragon, Oolong tea's meaning is both mystifying and tempting. No other category of teas includes such a wide range of shapes, colours and aromas.

No other processing technique relies so much on the individual recipes passed down through so many generations. Quite simply, Oolong tea offers something for everyone, from bold-rich roasted flavors to subtle and mellow floral aromas. Have a look around or email us to learn more!

The Wuyi Mountains are a legendary tourist spot protected under the UN umbrella of World Heritage Sites. Within the magnificent scenery of over seventy odd mountains and lush green valleys an oral history of Oolong tea-making has passed on through generations, yielding over eight hundred variations of teas; each with their own names and processing rules.

At Yishan Teashop we have a family connection with this region, and thus we pass on our Wuyi Oolong teas and knowledge with an added element of passion and fondness that goes well beyond the role of tea-seller. We hope that through us, you can learn the vast appreciation for Wuyi's rich and diverse tea culture.

Tie Guan Yin-style Oolong teas have reached critical mass all across China and are now gaining popularity in the west as a delicate yet complex change from the newly popular green teas.

On the surface, Tie Guan Yins differ from most other Oolong teas in both a greener color and lower oxidation. However, when it comes to processing, they are nearly a category themselves. Be sure to learn about regional Tie Guan Yins, since we like to sell and demonstrate many of the tasting notes and changes from one farm to the next. Tie Guan Yins offer a unique experience not only based on their quality grades, but on their specific farm location in the famous Anxi county.

While traditionally Oolong teas have been left alone to be enjoyed in their purest form, the practice of growing osmanthus flowers along with tea trees or simply scenting the tea leaves with the osmanthus flowers has been long-standing. The results speak for themselves, and we frequently see jasmine tea lovers wholly converted to drinking osmanthus-scented Oolong teas.

At Yishan Teashop we have dutifully noticed the trend of further exploration into scented Oolong teas, and we present some of our own creations to you here. Enjoy!