Possible origins There are three widely espoused explanations of the origin of the name of Oolong tea. According to the "tribute tea" theory, oolong tea came directly from Dragon-Phoenix Tea Cake tribute tea. The name oolong tea replaced the old title when loose tea came into fashion. Since it was dark, long, and curly, it was called "Black Dragon" tea, leading to the Oolong name.
Possible origins T.here are three widely espoused explanations of the origin of the name of Oolong tea According to the "tribute tea" theory oolong tea came directly from Dragon-Phoenix Tea Cake tribute tea. The name oolong tea replaced the old title when loose tea came into fashion. Since it was dark, long, and curly, it was called "Black Dragon" tea, leading to the, Oolong name.