Location: Chiayi, Taiwan
Altitude: 600-1300 Meters
Taiwan Alishan Oolong Tea is characterised by fermented tea due to the alpine climate, which the coldness and short average sunshine hours make the bitter components of Catechins inside the bud leaves decrease, yet Theanine and Soluble Nitrogen (contributing to the sweet taste) increase.
Unique flavor profile: Alishan Oolong tea offers a delightful balance of floral, fruity, and creamy notes. The tea has a smooth and mellow taste with a subtle sweetness and a lingering aftertaste. The flavor is often described as reminiscent of fresh flowers and tropical fruits. This combination of flavors makes Alishan Oolong tea highly sought after by tea connoisseurs.
Aromatic qualities: The high-altitude environment and the specific processing techniques employed for Alishan Oolong tea contribute to its exquisite aroma. When brewed, the tea produces a fragrant infusion with floral, fruit-like, and sometimes even nutty or toasted notes. The aroma of Alishan Oolong tea is highly captivating and adds to the overall sensory experience.
They are why the good leaves’ colour of Alishan is fresh and lively, along with its smooth and particular taste (the tea fragrance remains long and strong inside the mouth), and the level of brewing times is relatively high. All of our tea leaves are Hand-harvested only and strictly require One bud Two leaves, which are the conditions for the Premium Oolong tea.