Ginseng Oolong tastes light and lovely, with a hearty undercurrent of nutty ginseng flavor. This lighter-bodied oolong has fruity and floral notes, with just the right amount of sweetness. Then the ginseng flavor adds a robust, slightly earthy undertone. Ginseng Oolong tastes superb: easy to enjoy, and easy to share with others. If you want an easygoing introduction to the world of oolong tea, then start here. Give these rolled leaves enough space to expand in your strainer, and savor the results. This blend contains tea and flavoring, but no ginseng. Unfortunately, high demand has driven this popular medicinal plant toward extinction. We faced a similar conundrum with our popular huckleberry blends, struggling to justify using real huckleberries as they became increasingly scarce—and expensive! LMTC believes in building a sustainable tea trade, which means staying away from overharvested, endangered ingredients.