: tea made from leaves that have been partially oxidized before firing
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Also on his agenda is shopping for pineapple cakes and oolong tea to bring back to the U.S. for his mother and aunts.—Staff Writer
follow, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2022 Another place to stop for excellent oolong is Hudson Wilder in Dumbo.—Maria Geyman, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2022 Its user-friendly design includes pre-programmed temperature settings for different types of tea, including oolong, green, black/herbal, and white, as well as a general boil setting.—Adria Greenhauff, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Nov. 2022 Keemun black tea blended with pureed cantaloupe, a Darjeeling oolong blend combined with peach juice, or matcha with coconut milk.—Julia Bainbridge, Washington Post, 14 Oct. 2022 See all Example Sentences for oolong
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Etymology
Chinese (Xiamen) oōlióng(dé), literally, black dragon (tea)
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