Q: What is Wulong tea?
A: Wulong tea is a semi-fermented tea from the Fujian Province in Southeast China. This tea has been cultivated for hundreds of years in China.
Q: Why is the Wulong sold by Coffee Bean Direct so inexpensive compared to other sources?
A: Our business is centered around coffee and teas, and we import large quantities of teas directly. We also package our teas in no smaller than 2lb bags, and pass our cost/labor savings onto the customer. Hence, we are able to sell the highest quality tea at low prices.
Q: Is there an "official" source for Wulong tea?
A: This tea has been around for centuries, and no one has exclusive rights to import this tea. Make sure whoever you obtain this or any other tea is a reputable company that you can easily contact and research. Coffee Bean Direct is a TRUSTED purveyor of fine teas, and our reputation speaks for itself.
Q: Is your Wulong tea 100% Wulong? Are there any additives?
A: The tea we sell is 100% Wulong tea, no additives. We also offer flavored Wulong that contains 100% Wulong as its tea base.
Q: Does Wulong tea contain caffeine?
A: Yes, this tea contains caffeine- about the same amounts as black and green tea.
Q: What is in your flavored Wulong teas?
A: The flavored Wulongs we make contain 100% Wulong tea as its base. The flavor oils we use contain natural and artificial flavors and do NOT contain any sugar. We also add real fruit pieces to these teas.
Q: How do I brew Wulong tea?
A: Use water that is just below boiling, and use 1-2 teaspoons per cup. Brew for about 2 minutes, or to desired strength. All Wulong teas we sell have brewing instructions on the bag.
Q: Will Wulong tea help me lose weight?
A: It is suggested by numerous studies that this tea can be an aid in fat-loss. Wulong tea contains a substance called "Polyphenol", which is believed to have a role in activating the enzymes in the body that break down body fat. However, any claims about the exact ability of Wulong tea to be a weight-loss aid have not been evaluated by the FDA.
Q: Do you make any guarantee that Wulong tea will cause me to lose weight?
A: No. Because no official study/evaluation has been made by the FDA, we do not make any guarantee about Wulongs health benefits. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
Q: How long will a 2lb bag of tea last me?
A: A 2lb bag of Wulong tea typically lasts our customers 1-3 months, depending on consumption.