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Is oolong tea an herbal tea?

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No. Oolong tea is in its own category. Oolong is usually described as somewhere between black tea and green tea and has a quite distinct flavor. However, herbal oolong teas can be found; they simply have flowers, fruits, or herbs added for a dfferent flavor.

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