GABA Oolong (Spring 2023)

GABA Oolong is a unique style of tea that has been fermented to naturally increase the GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid content of the leaf. GABA is a naturally occurring amino acid that helps with information processing, lower blood pressure, and reducing anxiety and insomnia. It can also help increase focus, which makes it perfect for relaxing and knitting at the same time. 

BANG Tea's GABA Oolong tea is the result of a multi-year search to find an impressive representation of the style. Now in it’s sixth year of production (our third year offering it), Mrs. Qiu’s GABA tea has received recognition in competition and continues to be a delicious and unique style of oolong.

This GABA uses the 青心 (qingxin) cultivar, is grown on 阿里山 (Alishan Mountain), and is produced only once per year during Spring harvest. The leaves have undergone an extended 3-day anaerobic fermentation process and are finished with a 4-hour roast. The broth is thick, sweet, and reminds us of a sweet potato or baked apple. Features a juicy mouthfeel & relaxing finish.