"Falky foo" wrote in message
m...
I'd always considered oolong the ******* half-breed of teas and never
wanted
to have anything to do with it but then I ordered 10 different samples
from
Upton and thought what the hell and threw in "se chung oolong" with the
greens and the whites and it's my favorite! I just can't stop drinking
this
stuff! Somebody help me!

Someone will no doubt correct me, but my limited study of tea in China
leaves me with the impression that historically some of the most highly
regarded teas there were/are oolongs. Many of the imperial tribute teas
were oolongs. My personal favorite teas are Darjeelings, and I consider
most of them to be "oolongs" in the sense that they are only partially
oxidised, at least the way they are made today. Certainly a well-made
Baozhong or Tieguanyin is an endless source of pleasure and delight - for
subtle complexity they have no peer.

Since you've fallen into the pool, you may as well enjoy the water!

Regards,
Dean