Strip-style Oolongs
 
In the north-west part of Fujian, the rocky cliffs of the WuYi Shan are home to the rare and revered ‘rock oolong’ teas or yan cha, which are made from sub-varieties of Camellia sinensis that are found nowhere else in China. These teas are long, broad, flat and slightly twisted, and are oxidized to a dark, somber color. Traditionally-made Wu Yi Shan teas are given a final drying, or roasting, over a charcoal fire, which delicately imparts an additional, subtle nuance of flavor to the leaves. These delicious teas are the old-style Chinese oolong tea, which are finding a new audience in the West among taste enthusiasts who seek well-defined, mature tastes.