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What is the difference between the different types of Wu Long Tea and the different suppliers? There is no difference! The confusion arises when different suppliers sell the same tea under the various names it can take. Though "Wu Long" is the official phonetic translation from Chinese to English, It has also taken the names "Oolong," and "Wu Yi" under different translations. One thing to note is that there can be no such thing as "authentic" or "fake" Wu Long tea. It is not a man-made product; it is simply tea leaves perpared by drying, roasting, etc. in order for drinking. The difference in potency lies in the quality of freshness and artisinal preparation. Also, Wu Long is an artisan craft, and there are many grades and qualities of Wu Long tea. For a company that doesn't have preexisting knowledge of Wu Long , they may have difficulty navigating the nuances of this artisan tea. This is because Wu Long , unlike green tea or black tea, has to be processed and then roasted at precisely the right moment to maximize the slimming effects and taste.
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