Bigelow Organic Oolong with Jasmine Green Tea

Yes, it carries USDA Organic certification, meaning the tea leaves were grown without synthetic pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers. It's also certified Gluten-Free and Kosher. The foil-wrapped individual tea bags help maintain freshness and protect the organic quality. For daily drinkers, the organic certification provides peace of mind that you're not accumulating pesticide residue cup after cup.

Absolutely. This is one of the more approachable oolong options out there. The preparation is simple — just a tea bag and hot water — and the flavor is smooth and accessible rather than intimidating. The jasmine and peach notes give it a naturally pleasant taste that most people enjoy right away. Reviewers confirm it delivers a consistently positive taste experience whether you're new to oolong or just looking for a no-fuss daily tea. It also works great iced if hot tea isn't your thing.

Oolong is partially oxidized, sitting between green and black tea on the processing spectrum. That gives it a unique flavor complexity — more body than green tea but lighter than black. This Bigelow Steep version takes it further by blending oolong with jasmine green tea, creating a cup with floral jasmine notes layered over the oolong's natural smoothness. Reviewers consistently highlight the flavor quality and smooth taste as standout features. It also includes rooibos in the blend, though interestingly, most reviewers say they can't detect it at all.

For this Bigelow Steep blend, use freshly boiled water that's cooled for about a minute (around 190-200°F) and steep for 3-5 minutes depending on how strong you like it. The foil-wrapped bags help keep the tea fresh, so you're starting with good-quality leaf. Multiple reviewers also love it as iced tea — brew it a bit stronger than usual, then pour over ice or chill in the fridge. It holds its smooth, jasmine-forward flavor beautifully either way.

Yes, and reviewers specifically mention it works well as iced tea. The jasmine and peach flavor notes hold up nicely when chilled. To make it, brew a cup slightly stronger than usual — use one bag per 6oz of hot water instead of 8oz — then pour over a full glass of ice. Or brew a pitcher at regular strength and refrigerate for a few hours. The smooth, floral character translates beautifully to a cold glass.

You can, but this particular blend is really better without it. The jasmine floral notes and the smooth oolong character are delicate enough that milk would overwhelm them. Reviewers praise the flavor as smooth, flavorful, and delicious on its own — adding milk would mask exactly what makes this tea enjoyable. If you want a milky tea experience, a robust black tea or a dedicated milk oolong would be a better canvas.

A straight oolong will have more of that classic toasty, mineral character, while a straight jasmine green will be lighter and more purely floral. This Bigelow Steep blend splits the difference — you get the smooth body of oolong with jasmine's aromatic brightness, plus unexpected peach notes that neither would give you alone. It's less traditional than either single-origin option, but reviewers consistently praise the flavor combination. If you enjoy both styles, this is a convenient way to get elements of each in one cup.

Each box contains 20 individually foil-wrapped tea bags. The foil wrapping is important for preserving freshness — it protects the tea from moisture, light, and odor absorption. If you're drinking one cup a day, a single box lasts about three weeks.

Jasmine oolong combines the partial oxidation of oolong with the floral aromatics of jasmine, giving you a tea that's both soothing and lightly energizing. This Bigelow Steep version blends oolong with jasmine green tea, creating a smooth, approachable cup that reviewers describe as flavorful and delicious. It's great as a daily drinking tea — hot in the morning or brewed as iced tea in warmer weather. The organic certification is a nice bonus if you're mindful about what goes into your cup.

It depends on what you're after. Green tea is lighter and more vegetal; oolong has more body and complexity. This Bigelow Steep blend actually gives you a bit of both — it combines oolong with jasmine green tea, so you're getting the floral brightness of green tea with the smooth depth of oolong. If you can't decide between the two, this blend is genuinely a good middle ground. Reviewers describe the taste as smooth and flavorful with prominent jasmine and peach notes.

Oolong tea is valued for its antioxidant content, moderate caffeine boost, and potential support for metabolism and heart health. This specific Bigelow Steep blend adds jasmine green tea and dandelion to the mix, broadening the wellness profile. But beyond the health angle, reviewers say it's simply a great-tasting tea — smooth, flavorful, with jasmine and peach notes that make it genuinely enjoyable to drink. Sometimes the best thing a tea can be 'good for' is being good enough that you actually look forward to drinking it.

Oolong tea is generally considered safe and beneficial as a daily beverage. It contains antioxidants and polyphenols associated with various health benefits. This Bigelow Steep blend actually includes dandelion alongside the oolong and jasmine green tea, which some reviewers noted as an unexpected health bonus. With moderate caffeine levels, it's a reasonable everyday choice — though if you're caffeine-sensitive, you may want to stick to morning and early afternoon cups.

Yes, this blend contains caffeine from both the oolong and jasmine green tea components. The caffeine level is moderate — less than coffee but enough to give you a gentle lift. It's a solid choice for a morning routine or midday pick-me-up without the jittery feeling you might get from stronger caffeinated drinks.

The 'best' oolong depends on what you're looking for. Loose-leaf single-origin oolongs from Taiwan or China's Fujian province are prized by connoisseurs, but they require more effort and knowledge to brew. If you want an approachable, convenient entry point into oolong, this Bigelow Steep blend is a solid pick — it's organic, comes in foil-wrapped bags for freshness, and the jasmine green tea addition creates a smooth, flavorful cup that reviewers consistently praise. It won't replicate a premium loose-leaf experience, but for everyday enjoyment it delivers.

Oolong tea is generally gentler on the stomach than coffee and is well-tolerated by most people. The partial oxidation gives it some of the smoothness associated with black tea. This Bigelow Steep blend is described by reviewers as smooth-tasting, and the addition of rooibos (which is naturally caffeine-free and known for being stomach-friendly) in the blend may contribute to its easy-drinking character, even though most people can't taste the rooibos specifically.

Drinking oolong tea daily is associated with steady antioxidant intake, moderate caffeine for alertness, and potential metabolic benefits. Reviewers of this Bigelow Steep blend confirm it works well as an everyday tea — they describe it as an enjoyable daily beverage with consistent flavor. The organic certification means fewer concerns about pesticide residue with daily consumption. Some reviewers also noted unexpected health benefits from the dandelion in the blend.

Aim for 3-5 minutes of steeping time. On the shorter end you'll get a lighter, more delicate jasmine flavor; let it go the full 5 minutes and the oolong character comes through more strongly. This blend is fairly forgiving — reviewers describe the taste as smooth rather than bitter, so even if you overshoot by a minute, you won't end up with an astringent cup.

Oolong tea works well in the morning or early afternoon thanks to its moderate caffeine content. Reviewers of this Bigelow Steep blend particularly enjoy it as part of their morning routine or as a daily drinking tea. It also makes excellent iced tea, so it doubles as a refreshing afternoon beverage. Just avoid drinking it too close to bedtime if you're sensitive to caffeine.

No single tea definitively claims the 'healthiest' title — green, oolong, and black tea all have well-documented health benefits from their polyphenol content. Oolong sits between green and black in oxidation level, giving it a unique antioxidant profile. This Bigelow Steep blend adds jasmine green tea and dandelion to the mix, so you're getting a broader range of beneficial compounds than a straight oolong. It's a healthy daily choice, though the specific benefits vary person to person.

Neither is definitively 'healthier' — they have overlapping but slightly different antioxidant profiles due to their different oxidation levels. Green tea has more catechins; oolong has more polymerized polyphenols. This Bigelow Steep blend gives you elements of both since it combines oolong with jasmine green tea, potentially offering a broader range of beneficial compounds. Both are excellent health choices, and the 'healthiest' tea is honestly the one you'll actually enjoy drinking consistently.

Most health guidelines suggest 3-4 cups of oolong tea per day is perfectly fine for most adults. This Bigelow Steep blend has moderate caffeine, so you'd be getting roughly the equivalent of one cup of coffee spread across those servings. Reviewers who drink it daily report enjoying it as a regular part of their routine without any issues. Of course, if you're pregnant, nursing, or have specific caffeine sensitivities, check with your doctor.

No, oolong tea has significantly less caffeine than coffee — typically around 30-50mg per cup compared to coffee's 95-200mg. This Bigelow Steep blend combines oolong with jasmine green tea, so the caffeine is moderate. You'll get a gentle energy boost without the intensity or crash that coffee can bring. It's a good option if you're looking to cut back on coffee but still want some morning alertness.

Oolong tea does contain caffeine, which is technically a stimulant, but the effect is much gentler than coffee. It also contains L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes calm focus — so you get alertness without jitteriness. This blend's moderate caffeine level makes it a nice middle-ground choice for people who want a little energy boost in their daily routine.

Avoid oolong tea close to bedtime since the caffeine can interfere with sleep. It's also best to drink it after meals rather than on a completely empty stomach if you have a sensitive digestive system. Since this Bigelow Steep blend has moderate caffeine from both the oolong and green tea components, an afternoon cutoff of around 2-3 PM works well for most people who are moderately caffeine-sensitive.

The title 'queen of oolong' typically refers to Oriental Beauty (also called Bai Hao or Dongfang Meiren), a Taiwanese oolong known for its honey-like sweetness and complex flavor from insect-bitten leaves. This Bigelow Steep blend is a different style entirely — it's a jasmine-scented oolong and green tea combination designed for everyday convenience rather than rare-tea collecting. Think of it as a friendly introduction to oolong's world rather than a connoisseur showpiece.