Taiwanese Tea
Taiwan's mountain gardens produce some of the world's most celebrated oolong teas. Crafted by masters with generations of expertise, our Taiwanese Teas range from the fresh, creamy florals of high-mountain Ali Shan to deeper, roasted expressions full of complexity. Single garden, hand-picked, and meticulously processed, these teas are an essential exploration for anyone curious about oolong at its finest, which are best savoured slowly in our glass teaware to appreciate every layer.
Taiwanese Tea Frequently Asked Questions
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What makes Taiwanese tea distinctive?
Taiwan's high-altitude, mist-covered mountains produce some of the world's most celebrated oolong. Grown slowly at elevation, the leaves develop a floral, creamy character rarely found in lowland tea. Ali Shan, our bestselling Taiwanese tea, is a classic example of this high-mountain style, explore the full range in our loose leaf collection. -
What is high-mountain oolong tea?
High-mountain oolong (gao shan cha) is grown above roughly 1,000 metres in Taiwan's central ranges, where cooler air and mountain fog slow the tea plant's growth and concentrate flavour in each leaf. The result is a lighter, more fragrant oolong than tea grown at lower altitude, the style behind our bestselling Ali Shan. -
How is Taiwanese oolong different from Chinese oolong?
Both countries produce exceptional oolong, but style follows terrain and tradition. Chinese oolongs, particularly from Fujian, often lean toward deeper roasting and mineral, rocky notes, while Taiwan's high-mountain gardens favour a lighter roast and a fresher, more floral cup. For more on China's own tea heritage, see our guide to Chinese tea. -
Is all Taiwanese tea oolong?
Oolong is Taiwan's signature style and the reason its high-mountain gardens are so renowned, but it isn't the island's only tea, small amounts of black and green tea are grown there too. At JING, our Taiwanese range centres on oolong, sourced from single gardens for a true sense of place. Compare it with our Chinese oolongs.