Dayuling ALPINE OOLONG TEA
(Road Marker 100K Tea Garden)
Introduction
This exceptional treasure originates from the highest altitude tea-producing region in Taiwan. Sourced from the Dayuling tea area, it is characterized by the distinctive aroma of high-altitude tea, offering a soft, full-bodied flavor that is both sweet and mellow.
Significance
For Taiwanese tea connoisseurs, Dayuling has long been regarded as a sacred destination, primarily because it is home to the rarest tea cultivated at an elevation of 2565 meters above sea level.
Flavor Profile
Our Dayuling Oolong features a refreshing mountain aroma and a refined sweetness. The most remarkable attribute of this tea is its extraordinarily smooth taste complemented by a unique woody flavor, reminiscent of a perfume that never turns bitter.
Dayuling Oolong epitomizes the pinnacle of Oolong tea quality, while its availability is exceedingly limited and highly memorable. SanbaoTea is proud to present this precious gem to you each year, hoping it becomes one of your most cherished tasting memories.
Tasting Notes: Fragrant Mist, Woody Scent, and Perfume
Characteristics
Rich in pectin, Dayuling Oolong exhibits prominent mountain aroma, a sweet and mellow taste, and a mouthfeel that is smooth and enduring. The tea's fragrance becomes even more concentrated when cooled, exhibiting an exquisite sweetness. The leaves are thick and resilient, with a robust aftertaste that lingers.
At an altitude of 2565 meters, Dayuling tea is distinctive for its thick leaves, abundant pectin, noticeable frost, strong mountain air, and rich aftertaste, all contributing to its exceptionally full-bodied flavor. This unique profile makes it highly sought after among tea enthusiasts.
Cultivation Environment
Grown in a select area of pristine forest with significant temperature variations, the soil is rich in organic matter and enveloped in clouds and mist throughout the year. This creates an ideal environment for fostering outstanding high mountain tea. Enriched by rain and mist, the tea boasts an elegant aroma, deep lingering aftertaste, and an endless finish—making it a true pinnacle of fine teas.
Conquer Taiwan's Highest Tea Region
The appearance of the tea leaves is tightly rolled and uniformly shaped, showcasing high purity without any impurities. The liquor exhibits a bright, glossy hue with a rich, lasting floral fragrance. After brewing, the tea yields a pale golden color; the leaves are soft and well-integrated, with an elegant aroma, ample body, and a sweet and mellow taste.
Dayuling tea stands as Taiwan's highest quality Oolong, genuinely sourced from the Dayuling tea area, embodying the unique characteristics of high-altitude tea, with a soft and full-bodied flavor that is sweet and rich.
Brewing
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.