The new winter harvest oolong teas are arriving! Enjoy the rich full flavor of our winter oolong tea from the mountains of Taiwan.
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Ali Shan Black TeaWinter 2019. Alishan. Exceptionally smooth, naturally sweet.Grown Without Pesticides
Winter 2019
75 grams of black tea in a sealed foil bag
This black tea is from Taiwan's Alishan tea district, grown at an altitude of 1300 meters.
This is an exceptionally smooth black tea with a naturally sweet honey flavor. This black tea has a hint of cinnamon without any astringency.
Alishan black tea is grown without pesticides.
Packaged in a sealed foil bag with an attractive display box.
Sample available: Alishan Black Tea sample
Harvest Date October 2019 Varietal Taiwan Tea #18 (Red Jade - 紅玉) Origin Alishan, Chia Yi County, Taiwan Elevation 1,300 meters (4,260 feet) Chinese Name 阿里山紅茶 Pinyin Ālǐ shān hóng chá Here are some guidelines for brewing Alishan Black tea. These are meant as a starting point only. Please adjust to suit your individual preferences.
- Water temperature - just below boiling (95 C)
- Quantity - about 1 tablespoon of tea leaves for 500 ml water (17 ounces)
- Brewing time - 3 to 5 minutes
- Stir briskly before serving
The taste of the brewed tea is affected by the water quality, water temperature, amount of tea leaves, type of brewing vessel and the brewing time.
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Zhong Shu Hu Oolong TeaWinter 2019. Alishan. Sweet and flavorful with pleasing nuances in every cup.Grown Without Pesticides
Winter 2019
Zhong Shu Hu oolong tea comes from the Zhong Shu Hu area of Ali Mountain (Alishan) - one of the most famous tea producing regions of Taiwan. The climate here is cool and moist with cloud cover and mists every day. These conditions are ideal for tea because the plants grow very slowly and produce tender, flavorful tea leaves and buds.
Zhong Shu Hu oolong tea has a sweet taste and refined aroma. Each brewing brings out new flavors and taste sensations. This tea has a complexity that provides continuous nuances with every cup.
Zhong Shu Hu oolong tea can be re-brewed several times while maintaining an excellent flavor. We recommend the Gong Fu method of preparation to bring out the best of this excellent tea.
Sample Available: Chong Pei Sample Pack
Harvest Date November 2019 Varietal Cui Yu (Jade - TaiCha #13 - 翠玉 - 台茶十三號) Origin Zhang Shu Hu Village (樟樹湖), Ali Shan, Chia Yi County, Taiwan Elevation 1,400 meters (4,600 feet) Chinese Name 阿里山樟樹湖烏龍茶 Pinyin Ālǐshān Zhāngshù hú wūlóngchá Here are some guidelines for brewing Zhong Shu Hu oolong tea. These are meant as a starting point only. Please adjust to suit your individual preferences.
- Brewing vessel: 150cc (5 US fluid ounces)
- 6 grams of tea leaves
- Water temperature: 85 - 90 C (185 - 190...
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Xi Ding Oolong TeaWinter 2019. Alishan. Flavor that lasts through multiple infusions.Winter 2019
Xi Ding Oolong Tea is from Taiwan's Alishan tea district, grown at an altitude of 1250 meters. Located along the Alishan Highway, Xi Ding is a popular place to watch the sunrise.
Xi Ding is an area famous for its fertile soil, supporting vegetable farming as well as tea plantations. The year-round misty conditions make it ideal for producing top-quality oolong tea.
Xi Ding oolong tea is a hand-picked and hand-processed. It is classed as a high-mountain tea (Gao Shan) - meaning it is grown above 1,000 meters.
Xi Ding oolong tea produces a sweet liquor with a slight astringency that mellows in subsequent brews. This is an oolong with plenty of flavor and aroma, suitable for multiple infusions.
Sample Available:
Harvest Date November 2019 Varietal Chin Shin (Green Heart - qing xin - 青心烏龍) Origin Xi Ding (隙頂), Alishan, Chia Yi County, Taiwan Elevation 1,250 meters (4,100 feet) Chinese Name 阿里山隙頂烏龍茶 Pinyin Ālǐ shān xì dǐng wūlóngchá Here are some guidelines for brewing Xi Ding oolong tea. These are meant as a starting point only. Please adjust to suit your individual preferences.
- Brewing vessel: 150cc (5 US fluid ounces)
- 6 grams of tea leaves
- Water temperature: 85 - 90 C (185 - 190 F)
- Infusion durations: 30 seconds, 1 minute, 1 minute 30...
US$18.00details