Description
Bigelow Tea Oolong Tea (Pack of 6) is a premium, bulk bundle of traditional semi-oxidized tea designed for drinkers who appreciate a smooth, nuanced flavor profile. Oolong tea occupies the unique space between green tea and black tea, offering a balanced taste that avoids both the grassy notes of green tea and the heavy astringency of black tea.
What Comes in the Bundle?
- Quantity: You receive a bulk Pack of 6 boxes.
- Tea Bags Per Box: Each box contains 20 tea bags, giving the entire bundle a total yield of 120 tea bags.
- Signature Foil Packaging: Every single tea bag is individually sealed in Bigelow's airtight foil pouch. This protects the delicate, semi-oxidized tea leaves from air, light, and moisture, ensuring that the subtle floral and earthy notes stay perfectly fresh.
Flavor Profile & Leaf Quality
- The "Middle Ground" Tea: Oolong leaves are partially oxidized before being dried. This precise processing gives the tea a complex, multi-dimensional character.
- The Taste: Bigelow’s Oolong is celebrated for its remarkably clean, fresh, and smooth taste. It features a naturally mellow body with woody, slightly sweet, and faint floral undertones, finishing without any harsh bitterness.
- Mouthfeel: It has a rounder, slicker mouthfeel compared to traditional black tea, making it incredibly easy to drink plain without any added sweeteners.
Dietary & Key Features
- Contains Caffeine: Oolong tea naturally contains a moderate amount of caffeine (typically around 30 to 40 milligrams per cup). This is slightly less than a standard cup of black tea and roughly one-third the caffeine of a cup of coffee, providing a smooth, sustained focus without a sharp crash.
- Antioxidant-Rich: Because of its unique processing, oolong tea contains a specialized blend of antioxidants, including theaflavins, thearubigins, and epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which are traditionally studied for supporting metabolism, heart health, and cognitive function.
- Certifications: Certified Gluten-Free, Non-GMO Project Verified, and Kosher Parve.
- Zero Sugar & Calories: Entirely calorie-free when enjoyed plain.
How to Prepare It (Hot or Iced)
To properly experience the nuanced layers of oolong tea, temperature and time are key:
- For a Hot Mug: Bring fresh water to just under a rolling boil (ideally around 190°F to 200°F). If the water is completely boiling, it can scorch the semi-oxidized leaves. Pour 8 fluid ounces over 1 tea bag and steep for 3 to 4 minutes.
- For a Crisp Iced Oolong: Oolong makes an incredibly refreshing, clear iced tea that pairs wonderfully with Asian cuisine. Brew 4 to 5 tea bags in a quart of hot water for 5 minutes. Remove the bags, let the liquid cool completely, and pour over ice with a thin slice of fresh ginger or peach.