Verzameling: Oolong-thee

Both options give you genuine Ceylon oolong, but they serve different needs. The loose leaf version is for tea lovers who enjoy the ritual of brewing and want the fullest flavor experience. Whole oolong leaves need room to unfurl as they steep, which releases layers of floral, honeyed, and smooth notes across multiple infusions. You can steep the same leaves 3-4 times and discover different flavors each round.

The tea bags are your grab-and-go option. They're filled with quality leaf (not the dust you find in grocery store bags), making them ideal for work, travel, or busy mornings when you want good oolong without measuring and straining. Either way, DRUERA ships both directly from Ceylon, so freshness isn't compromised.

Oolong tea works well throughout most of the day, but timing does matter depending on what you're after. Morning is excellent because oolong's moderate caffeine content provides a smooth energy lift without the jitters coffee sometimes causes. The combination of caffeine and L-theanine (an amino acid naturally present in tea) promotes mental clarity and focus without making you feel wired.

Mid-afternoon is actually the sweet spot for many oolong drinkers. It helps push through the post-lunch slump while supporting digestion after meals. The polyphenols in oolong may help with fat metabolism, which is why some people drink it 30 minutes after eating.

One tip: if you're sensitive to caffeine, skip oolong after 5pm. The caffeine might interfere with sleep even though it's gentler than coffee. Stick to herbal options for evening sipping.

Ceylon oolong brings something different to the table rather than trying to copy traditional Chinese or Taiwanese styles. Sri Lanka has over 150 years of tea-growing expertise, producing what the ISO Technical Committee has confirmed as some of the cleanest tea in the world in terms of pesticide residues.

Ceylon oolong tends to have brighter citrus undertones and a distinctive smoothness that comes from Sri Lanka's highland terroir. Where Chinese oolongs might lean grassy or vegetal and Taiwanese versions often showcase stone fruit notes, Ceylon oolong offers floral and honeyed characteristics with a gentle, approachable body.

DRUERA's oolong comes from skilled Ceylon tea masters who carefully control the semi-oxidation process to produce a balanced cup that works whether you're new to oolong or have been drinking it for years. The quality is there; the profile is just different. Many tea drinkers appreciate having Ceylon oolong alongside other origins in their rotation.