Oolong
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈuː.lʊŋ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Oolong is a noun meaning A partially fermented tea, often roasted, which combines the characteristics of green tea and black tea.
Meaning
A partially fermented tea, often roasted, which combines the characteristics of green tea and black tea.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: black dragon
Flavour and aroma of semi-fermented teas is dictated by the extent of fermentation and, for this reason, oolong has a considerably stronger flavour than pouchong, which undergoes a significantly shorter fermentation.
Word Forms
- oolongs
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include tea, congou, kombucha, maocha, genmaicha, soochong.
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