Definitions for OOLONG
ˈuˌlɔŋ, -ˌlɒŋoo·long

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. oolongnoun

   Chinese tea leaves that have been partially fermented before being dried

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. oolongnoun

   A partially fermented tea which combines the characteristics of green tea and black tea.

2. Etymology: 1850s. From Chinese, from +

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Oolong

   Oolong (UK: , US: ; simplified Chinese: 乌龙茶; traditional Chinese: 烏龍茶 (wūlóngchá, "dark dragon" tea)) is a traditional semi-oxidized Chinese tea (Camellia sinensis) produced through a process including withering the plant under strong sun and oxidation before curling and twisting. Most oolong teas, especially those of fine quality, involve unique tea plant cultivars that are exclusively used for particular varieties. The degree of oxidation, which varies according to the chosen duration of time before firing, can range from 8 to 85%, depending on the variety and production style. Oolong is especially popular in south China and among ethnic Chinese in Southeast Asia as is the Fujian preparation process known as the Gongfu tea ceremony. Different styles of oolong tea can vary widely in flavor. They can be sweet and fruity with honey aromas, or woody and thick with roasted aromas, or green and fresh with complex aromas, all depending on the horticulture and style of production. Several types of oolong tea, including those produced in the Wuyi Mountains of northern Fujian, such as Da Hong Pao, are among the most famous Chinese teas. Different varieties of oolong are processed differently, but the leaves are usually formed into one of two distinct styles. Some are rolled into long curly leaves, while others are 'wrap-curled' into small beads, each with a tail. The former style is the more traditional. The Chinese term wulong (oolong) was first used to describe a tea in the 1857 text Miscellaneous Notes on Fujian by Shi Hongbao. In Chinese, oolong teas are also known as qingcha (Chinese: 青茶; pinyin: qīngchá) or "dark green teas". The term "blue tea" (French: thé bleu) in French is synonymous with the term oolong. Oolong teas share some characteristics with both green and black teas - they have light flavour notes but are often more complex in taste than green teas, but not as strong as black teas.The manufacture of oolong tea involves repeating stages to achieve the desired amount of bruising and browning of leaves. Withering, rolling, shaping, and firing are similar to black tea, but much more attention to timing and temperature is necessary.

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1. oolong

   Oolong is a traditional Chinese type of tea that is semi-fermented and falls somewhere between unfermented green tea and fully fermented black tea. It is known for its rich flavor, often described as floral or creamy, and its unique brewing process which involves withering the plant under strong sun followed by oxidizing and curling or twisting the leaves.

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1. Oolong

   Oolong is a traditional Chinese tea produced through a unique process including withering under the strong sun and oxidation before curling and twisting. Most oolong teas, especially those of fine quality, involve unique tea plant cultivars that are exclusively used for particular varieties. The degree of oxidation can range from 8 to 85%, depending on the variety and production style. Oolong is especially popular with tea connoisseurs of south China and Chinese expatriates in Southeast Asia, as is the Fujian preparation process known as the Gongfu tea ceremony. In Chinese tea culture, semi-oxidised oolong teas are collectively grouped as qīngchá. The taste of oolong ranges hugely amongst various subvarieties. It can be sweet and fruity with honey aromas, or woody and thick with roasted aromas, or green and fresh with bouquet aromas, all depending on the horticulture and style of production. Several subvarieties of oolong, including those produced in the Wuyi Mountains of northern Fujian, such as Da Hong Pao, are among the most famous Chinese teas.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Oolong

   ōō′long, n. a variety of black tea, with the flavour of green.—Also Ou′long.

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1. • Tea

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How to pronounce OOLONG?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of OOLONG in Chaldean Numerology is: 5

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of OOLONG in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=OOLONG
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Oolong
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oolong
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=OOLONG
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=OOLONG
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=OOLONG