Oolong, like many other green teas, hails from Fujian, the part of mainland China closest to Taiwan. Fujian shares Taiwan's humid climate, but that's where the comparison stops. Taiwan is one of the richest countries in the world, with more gold bouillon and foreign exchange saved than any other. It is modern, powerful, and traditionally Buddhist. Fujian, one of China's poorest provinces, is often closed to tourists.
Oolong is digestive, stimulant, and delicious.
It lifts the spirits. With green or oolong tea, we are satisfied by the flavor without suffering any draining effects. Coffee may be a stimulant and laxative, but long term use weakens both digestion and the heart by over stimulation. Teas that increase digestion are called carminative . For persons troubled by slow, painful digestion, a digestive tea can actually be a stimulant because it increases digestive chi.