Article · Oxidation & Roast
Oolong's Stem Holds More Linalool and Geraniol Than Its Leaf
A 2025 tissue-level study of Tieguanyin found the stem holds more linalool, geraniol and other floral compounds than the leaf. A 2022 study found leaf processed with its stem attached finishes lower in linalool and higher in nerolidol than leaf processed alone.
Aug 2, 2026 →