Purify Mind - Li Shan Alpine Black Tea Grand Cru 100g
Taiwan's oolong tea showcases boundless potential, particularly through the attributes of the Qing Xin Oolong cultivar. Cultivated in the pristine Lishan tea gardens, where significant diurnal temperature variations prevail, and combined with the ingenuity and dedication of Taiwanese tea artisans, this tea has garnered international acclaim, standing shoulder to shoulder with Darjeeling in global tea exhibitions. In recent years, it has emerged as a luminary in Taiwan's black tea industry.
Lishan Oolong Black Tea is harvested from tea gardens situated at an elevation of 2,600 meters. The tender buds are meticulously handpicked and undergo extensive oxidation and traditional oolong ball-rolling techniques, resulting in a spherical black tea that harmoniously blends the characteristics of both black tea and high-mountain oolong.
The high-altitude terroir allows the small-leaf Qing Xin Oolong to accumulate substantial theanine during its growth period. The buds, being the most tender part of the tea plant, have minimal lignification and consequently the highest theanine content. This extensive oxidation process imparts an enchanting floral aroma to the tea. Each summer, as temperate fruit trees blossom, the mountains are awash with vibrant visuals and the sweet essence of the land.
Lishan Oolong black tea trees are grown in this cold and humid environment, making the tea leaf soft and with amazing fruit fragrance and taste. This unique feature cannot be found on the teas grown in low altitude areas. This is rare and unique high mountain black hand cutting tea from Taiwan. TasteThis black tea has floral and fruity taste with notes of honey. Aroma is ripe fruit sweet. Fantastic sweet aftertaste.
This tea is bright-red, clear and lustrous.BrewingLi Shan Black Tea is brewed like you usually brew your favorite black tea.
As Taiwan's highest-elevation black tea, this Lishan Oolong Black Tea from Nantou encapsulates the island's unique terroir and cultural essence. Its sweet and mellow flavor, accompanied by notes of caramel and natural floral and fruity fragrances, embodies the captivating "high-mountain spirit" of Taiwan, delivering a truly blissful taste experience.
Brewing Directions:
You can use any kind of tea pot, but clay tea pot suits much better.
Warm up the teapot with the boiling water, put 3 grams of tea, and pour a small amount of the boiling water into the tea and pour out, then pour 250 ml of boiling water and cover the tea pot for three minutes before serving.
Boiling temperature – 85-95°C (185-203°F). You can use this amount of tea 3 to 4 times.
The tea leaves come unrolled for full flavor.
Additional information
This is one of the traditional ways of brewing. Depending on individual gustatory preferences you can you can vary brewing time from 35s to 5 minutes.
You can also use the Taiwanese traditional way of brewing - spilling, using Gaiwan, and brewing for 3-5 seconds each time.
Please note that it is natural tea with a high content of active elements, including caffeine and minerals, and some unusual feelings could appear. In that case, we recommend decreasing the quantity of dry leaves and brewing time.