Gaba Oolong Tea Cake Description: The gaba cake is made from the TTES.17 Bai Lu Cultivar grown at 300-350 meters in the Ming Jian Township of Taiwan. This twisted leaf oolong has an oxidation level around 70-80%. The oolong is stored for a few months before being pressed into a cake and a light bake applied to the finished product. This is a floral and fruity tea with a sweet finish. GABA Oolong is somewhat of recent innovation having been discovered/developed by the Japanese in the late 1980's. GABA, or gamma-aminobutyric acid is a compound naturally produced in the human brain and is thought to decrease stress and anxiety. Many products in Japan, and increasingly in Taiwan and other Asian countries are now GABA enriched as it becomes more popular. GABA oolong is produced much the same as normal oolong (camellia sinensis, i.e. tea, naturally contains GABA) but with an added processing step in a nitrogen rich container, resulting in a much higher amount of GABA than normally present in tea and a distinctive aroma. Much like the puerh cakes, oolong cakes can be stored for years with their flavors changing with age. It is important to minimize exposure to air, moisture and light when you store to properly preserve the tea. Each cake is approximately 100 grams. Ingredients: Taiwan Oolong Tea Home > Teas by Type > Oolong Teas //