Find your oolong direction

Choose a direction you want to explore, then buy a small amount. The Tie Guan Yin covered here has green and floral descriptions, though some drinkers find it too vegetal. If you want to compare that direction with a Wuyi rock tea, start with our Da Hong Pao versus Tie Guan Yin guide. It is a choice between particular styles, not a quality ranking of all oolong.

Some versions do. TeaVivre distinguishes its unflavored Jin Xuan from a separately labeled flavored version. Check the exact listing and ingredient information; the words milk oolong alone do not settle the question. Our milk oolong guide explains the distinction.

Before changing teas, check how much leaf you used and whether you drained the brewer promptly. Try a shorter infusion while holding the other settings steady. The Dan Cong troubleshooting guide helps you adjust the recipe without changing every variable at once.