Oolong Oolong Oolong (; ) is a traditional semi-oxidized Chinese tea ("Camellia sinensis)" produced through a process including withering the plant under strong sun and oxidation before curling and twisting. Most oolong teas, especially those of fine quality, involve unique tea plant cultivars that are exclusively used for particular varieties. The degree of oxidation, which varies according to the chosen duration of time before firing, can range from 8–85%, depending on the variety and production style. Oolong is especially popular in south China and among Chinese expatriates in Southeast Asia, as is the Fujian preparation process known as the Gongfu tea
Camellia sinensis popular teas. "C. sinensis" var. "waldenae" was considered a different species, "Camellia waldenae" by SY Hu, but it was later identified as a variety of "C. sinensis". This variety is commonly called Waldenae Camellia. It is seen on Sunset Peak and Tai Mo Shan in Hong Kong. It is also distributed in Guangxi province, China. Three main kinds of tea are produced in India: Tea leaves are eaten by some herbivores, like the caterpillars of the willow beauty ("Peribatodes rhomboidaria"), a geometer moth. Although health benefits have been assumed throughout the history of using "Camellia sinensis" as a common beverage,