: tea made from leaves that have been partially oxidized before firing
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Teas by Lalani & Co range from a Kyoto oolong with apricot–cheesecake notes to a creamy Kenyan white laced with almond.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026 That’s because at teahouses, food is served with a selection of Chinese teas, from Iron Buddha, an oolong known for its floral tinge, to Pu’erh, a roasted dark tea believed to be good for digestion.—
Chris Lau,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026 Not the fun kind — actual oolong.—
Amanda Whiting,
Vulture,
15 Apr. 2026 True teas, like black, green, white, and oolong, contain tannins just like coffee.—
Lauren Manaker,
SELF,
23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for oolong
Word History
Etymology
Chinese (Xiamen) oōlióng(dé), literally, black dragon (tea)