Most people are familiar with green tea. But have you heard of oolong tea? Oolong tea is produced through a process of growing tea leaves and allowing them to wilter under the sun and oxidate prior to curling and twisting. Oolong flavors range widely from sweet and fruity to woody and thick – all depending upon the syle of production. Both oolong and green tea are derived from the same plant, Camellia sinesis. The difference is with the fermentation – green tea is the least processed. Both teas contain caffeine but because oolong tea takes a longer processing time, more of its polyphenols are destroyed so it contains a bit more caffeine than green tea. Some people find oolong tea to be better tasting than green tea. Oolong tea can be found in MetaboUP.

The health benefits of drinking either teas include …

- Lowering sugar levels in diabetics
- Reducing blood pressure
- Lowering cholesterol
- Digestive aid