Ginseng Oolong Tea

What is Ginseng Oolong Tea?

Ginseng Oolong Tea  is made from stemless oolong tea leaves (like  Tieguanyin ), originating from the Fujian province of China. The tea leaves are processed in the traditional way, shaped into small round tea balls, then infused with  osmanthus flowers  to absorb the fragrance of the flower. After infusing the flowers, the tea is dried and mixed with a mixture of ground ginseng powder, licorice and some other herbs, to enhance the flavor and medicinal properties of the tea.

The original Ginseng Oolong Tea originated from Taiwan, but nowadays, many people use oolong tea from mainland China for blending.

Flavor of Ginseng Oolong Tea: sweet, rich aroma

Because it is coated with a layer of ginseng and licorice powder, Ginseng Oolong Tea when brewed has a sweet taste right from the first sip, followed by a slight astringency. The blend of oolong and ginseng creates a gentle aroma and a sweet taste with a hint of bitterness.

Ginseng Oolong Tea is a premium oolong tea. It is popular for its sweet taste and the very sweet aroma of magnolia flowers. That is also the reason why Ginseng Oolong Tea is often chosen as a gift for the elderly, women, or people who are not used to the bitter taste of tea…

How to make Ginseng Oolong Tea

Ginseng Oolong Tea is round and firm, so when brewing tea, it needs water with high temperature so that the tea can expand. The ideal temperature for brewing tea is around 95-97 degrees Celsius. If the temperature is too low, the tea will not expand, the tea will taste bland and tasteless.

How to make Ginseng Oolong Tea

Step 1:  Heat the teapot

• Pour boiling water to heat the entire teapot, then pour this water away.

Step 2:  Make tea

• Add tea to the teapot. The amount of tea is about 5-8g or 1/5-1/6 of the teapot depending on your taste. You can increase or decrease the amount of tea for the next time to find the most suitable amount of tea for you.
• Pour water into the kettle, about 150-200ml.
• Steep the tea for 20-25 seconds. Then pour all the tea in the pot into cups or saucers.
• After pouring all the tea, you should open the lid of the pot to let the tea leaves cool down. When you want to drink the next time, add more water.

Step 3:  Enjoy tea

• Your tea is ready. Now enjoy your tea.

Let’s watch the video on how to make Ginseng Oolong tea from Tra Viet.

Video tutorial on how to make delicious Ginseng Oolong tea with the right flavor of Vietnamese Tea

Some notes to make better Ginseng Oolong tea

Try to keep the steeping time between 20-25 seconds. Don’t worry if the tea isn’t too strong, this is normal for the first brew. After 2-3 brews, the tea leaves will “wake up” and start to produce a darker brown tea. At this point, keep the steeping time under 20 seconds to avoid making the tea bitter. After 3-4 subsequent brews, as the tea’s strength decreases, you can gradually increase the steeping time to maintain the desired strength.

• Add more tea if you want it stronger, but don’t steep it longer.
• When making tea, if you want the tea to be clear and beautiful, you should pour water into the pot very gently, avoiding stirring the tea leaves in the pot. When pouring tea, you should also pour gently, the tea will be very clear and beautiful.
• To easily observe and control the quality of tea, you should brew tea in  a glass  or  ceramic teapot . These are two materials that honestly reflect the quality of tea, are easy to clean, do not retain odors, and can be used to brew many different types of tea.

Tips for enjoying Ginseng Oolong Tea

• Do not steep oolong tea for too long . Oolong tea is a semi-fermented tea and still contains many of the same polyphenols, alkaloids, and other nutrients as green tea. If you drink it too strong, these nutrients can irritate your stomach or dilute your stomach acid, causing digestive problems or stomach pain. For those who are used to drinking green tea, drinking strong tea is fine.
• If you brew the tea with hot water, drink it while it is still hot. We recommend that you  drink all of your brewed oolong tea within 60-90 minutes . If the tea is left for too long, similar to green tea, it will oxidize and lose its nutrients.
• If you want to drink your tea cold, use cold water to brew it. This process will take about 20-90 minutes. When the tea turns green and brown, it is ready to enjoy.
• We recommend  drinking oolong tea about 30-60 minutes after meals . Drinking tea too soon after meals will cause a reaction with nutrients in food, especially iron and protein.

Effects of Ginseng Oolong Tea

Ginseng Oolong Tea has many good effects on human health, such as:

• Reduces the absorption of fat and carbohydrates in the body.
• Aids digestion and warms the stomach.
• Prevents the growth of cancer cells, helps prevent cancers such as skin cancer, ovarian cancer…
• Helps relieve symptoms of eczema and psoriasis.
• Stimulates the body, helping to restore energy levels in the body.
• Ginseng has the effect of protecting the liver and strengthening the immune system.

Note: Do not mix this tea with milk because the protein in milk reduces the compounds in tea that help protect against heart disease.

Nutritional value of Ginseng Oolong tea

Tea is a natural gift rich in antioxidants. It also contains important vitamins and minerals such as calcium, manganese, copper, carotene, selenium, potassium, along with vitamins A, B, C, E and K. Additionally, tea contains folic acid, niacinamide and other detoxifying alkaloids.

Oolong tea is processed through a semi-fermentation process, which gives it many valuable polyphenolic compounds, adding to the tea’s health benefits. Oolong tea also contains caffeine, theophylline, and theobromine, which are caffeine-like substances that can stimulate the nervous system, making you feel more alert and energized.

How to preserve Ginseng Oolong tea to keep it delicious for a long time

Ginseng Oolong Tea is a product that is very sensitive to air and easily loses its smell and flavor when not stored properly.

• If not used immediately, you can store the tea in the freezer with the vacuum bag intact.
• Once opened, it is best to use the tea within 15 days. After each use, seal or tie the bag tightly to prevent light and air from entering.
• Do not leave tea in damp places or in direct sunlight.
• Do not place tea near strong-smelling spices such as coffee, tobacco, curry powder, etc. because tea has the ability to absorb odors very strongly.

Ensure health and safety standards

One of the biggest concerns in the Ginseng Oolong tea market is the health risks. Due to the nature of the tea, many products are launched in the market with different tea origins.

Tra Viet always fully complies with TCVN on production, ensuring all product health certificates, safe for consumers.

Frequently Asked Questions About Ginseng Oolong Tea

1. Is the tea bitter?
   The tea has a sweet taste and sweet aroma.
2. Does drinking cause insomnia?
   60% have no effect, 40% say they have insomnia if taken after afternoon.
3. Is food hygiene and safety guaranteed?
   Tra Viet has all food hygiene and safety certificates.
4. The first time it was good but the next time it was bad?
   90% of the time it’s due to storage, please review the storage instructions.
5. Is it good to drink a lot?
   Some customers say they get stomach cramps when they drink a lot.
6. Why is the tea red?
   Because the tea was brewed and left for too long.
7. The greener the water, the better?
   The color of the tea is clear yellow, indicating good tea. 50% of the quality can be determined through the color of the tea.
8. How long can it be kept after mixing?
   No more than 6 hours.
9. Can I drink it with ice?
   Yes, many customers like it strong and with ice.
10. Why is the tea not fragrant?
    The tea is old or exposed, please review the storage instructions.