Oolong tea elegantly bridges the green and black tea spectrum. Josie's Teas' Roll out the tea repeatedly to oxidize it to the appropriate level, halfway between black tea's high oxidation level and green tea's zero level. Many oolongs are creamy, actually coating your mouth in their libation like new cream. Others are almost bubble-like Champagne and are almost effervescent. However, The flavor of oolong tea is richer and more complex when compared to green tea. Oolong tea has a softer, smoother flavor and less astringency than black tea.