“2021 Harvest First time trying out last night, and I was very happy with it so far. Huge, bulbous leaves heavy with intensely creamy florals. Visually, I kept on getting purple, blue, white, and...” Read full tasting note
“Generally, I find Taiwanese oolongs to be a fairly safe bet. They are rarely flops. For some reason, this tea just doesn’t do it for me though. I don’t know if it’s just this batch or since I...” Read full tasting note
“A consistent winner from What-cha and a great tea to introduce anyone into Taiwan oolongs. This has been a staple in my pantry for a couple of years now and I am still not tired of it. I like...” Read full tasting note
“It seems I can’t refrain from hitting the Taiwanese high mountain oolongs these days. After having an oolong from Fushou Shan yesterday evening, I had to go with an Ali Shan today. Before I get to...” Read full tasting note
A floral aroma and taste combined with a smooth texture and vegetal notes.
Sourced from a different source than last year, this Ali Shan Oolong features a slightly lower level oxidisation.
Tasting Notes:
- Smooth texture
- Floral aroma and taste with vegetal notes
Harvest: Spring, late April 2016
Origin: Ali Shan, Jia Yi county, Taiwan
Altitude: 1,200-1,300m
Sourced: Specialist Taiwanese wholesaler
Cultivar: Qing Xin
Oxidisation: 15-20%
Roast: 0%
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 85°C/185°F
- Use 1 teaspoon per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 1-2 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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