Ginseng Oolong is a lightly fermented oolong coated with a powder of ginseng, licorice root, and sometimes other herbs. Thanks to the coating, the tea acquires an intense spicy-sweet flavor with earthy and medicinal notes, while brewing reveals the character of the base oolong. The product is popular in Russia and the CIS as a tonic and wellness drink, however quality varies greatly from premium Taiwanese batches to cheap Fujian versions where ginseng is replaced by licorice.
Single-origin tea in a 100 g tin. Read the full article in the encyclopedia.