Oolong tea is crafted through a highly skilled process that produces oxidation levels ranging from about 15% to 85%, giving it flavors that span from light and floral to rich and roasted. Tea masters carefully wither the leaves in sunlight, gently bruise them to initiate controlled oxidation, halt the process at the perfect moment with heat, and then roll and sometimes roast the leaves to shape their final character. This precise balance of technique and intuition is what gives oolong its remarkable complexity and aromatic depth.