Alishan Premier Cru HIGH MOUNTAIN OOLONG TEA 150g
Alishan Shizhou High Mountain Tea inherits the delicate roasting techniques of the region. This tea captivates with its rich floral aroma, marked by a distinct sweetness and exceptional resilience, allowing for multiple infusions that leave a lasting impression. The fragrance is reminiscent of the deep forests, imbued with a natural essence that delights the senses. The Shizhou tea district's low average temperature and significant temperature variations between day and night increase catechin levels, effectively reducing bitterness while enhancing the tea's sweetness, resulting in a notably sweet flavor.
Selected from the Shizhou region, this high mountain tea produces a brew that is both rich and smooth, with a bright golden hue that complements its visual appeal, akin to admiring a piece of art. Each sip unfolds like a gentle wave in the mouth, offering a magnificent natural experience. The precise control of oxidation and roasting technique allows the unique characteristics of this tea to shine through, with each infusion exuding lasting floral fragrances and sweet aftertastes, enabling drinkers to indulge in the essence of nature even amid busy daily routines.
Alishan High Mountain Tea is situated in a renowned tea-producing area that stretches 250 kilometers from north to south. Notably, the Shizhuo tea district, at an elevation of approximately 1500 to 1600 meters, benefits from significant temperature contrasts and abundant sunlight, alongside afternoon mists that provide ideal growing conditions. This high-altitude climate enhances catechin levels, diminishes bitterness, and accentuates beneficial theanine compounds for sweetness, resulting in a clean, sweet flavor reminiscent of enjoying a gentle breeze in a spring forest.
The color of this tea is a brilliant golden hue, and its clear visual effect highlights the high quality of the tea leaves as well as the unique natural beauty of Alishan. The distinctive flavor and gentle woody notes intertwine, creating a layered tasting experience that embodies the essence of Alishan tea. Whether enjoyed alone or shared with friends, Alishan High Mountain Tea is the ideal choice for an afternoon respite, drawing the attention of countless tea enthusiasts. This tea not only nourishes daily life but also serves as an elegant gift during moments of sharing, adding a fresh and sophisticated touch to life's experiences.
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.