“I’ve had this a few times now, and I’ve found myself just a little disappointed each time. Mouthfeel, florals, creaminess all just feel a bit middling to me. A sort of teasing-at-grass-emptiness...” Read full tasting note
“Very smooth Taiwanese green oolong. Better brewed hotter. Dry leaf: Floral. Wet leaf: same. Taste: Floral, cream, pear.” Read full tasting note
“2020 Spring Harvest Aroma: Creamy, floral, with the touch of sugar I had not planned to order this one. Like I actually thought I’d selected an Ali Shan oolong up to the point that it arrived and...” Read full tasting note
“This was another of my November sipdowns. I think I finished what I had of this tea during either the third or fourth week of the month. As unroasted Taiwanese Jin Xuan goes, this one was...” Read full tasting note
A creamy floral aroma combined with a smooth cream taste with floral notes.
Mei Shan is one of the less fashionable mountain areas with the oolongs often ending up being re-labelled as from the neighbouring Ali Shan which commands a higher price. As a result, buying teas labelled as Mei Shan means you get a similar quality tea to Ali Shan but at a better price.
Tasting Notes:
- Creamy smooth texture
- Creamy floral aroma and taste
Harvest: Spring, mid-April 2017
Origin: Mei Shan, Yunling county, Taiwan
Altitude: 650-800m
Farmer: Huang family
Sourced: Specialist Taiwanese wholesaler
Cultivar: Jin Xuan (TTES #12)
Oxidisation: 15-20%
Roast: 0%
Picking: Hand
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F
- Use 1 teaspoon per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 1-2 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag
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