Alishan High Mountain Oolong Tea

Three factors are responsible for the unique flavours that characterise the Alishan Oolong. Firstly, the humid, cool climate, where the sun is rarely visible through the clouds. Secondly the rich, red soil. And thirdly the altitude at which the tea is being grown: 1500 meter. The water that is used for irrigation comes from local sources in the mountains. This aromatic High Mountain Oolong is medium-oxidised. Its complex flavours can be described as: fresh,  sweet, floral  and fruity. The clear, light green infusion gives a buttery and smooth mouth feel and a long floral aftertaste. This combination makes Alishan Oolong a real must.

High quality loose leaf tea direct from the teafarm

The origin

Alishan Oolong Tea

At altitudes above 1500 meter on the Alishan mountain, in the eastern part of the Chiayi province, one can find the Chin-shin variety tea plant, which gives this High Mountain Oolong its typical flavour. Due to the absence of trees or other kinds of vegetation there is only little shade around the tea plantation. As a result of the cold and humid climate the plant grows slowly and gives its leaves ample time to develop the most wonderful flavours. Spring and winter harvests are the most popular. Tea Master Kuo supervises the traditional processing of the hand-picked tea leaves. After a period of withering, first outside then inside, the leaves get their famous ball-shape by being rolled in a machine for hours. Finally the little balls are being heated and dried.