Li Shan
Li Shan
梨山乌龙茶
The Taichung region is home to Li Shan oolong, Taiwan's most famous high mountain tea. Li Shan (Pear Mountain) peaks at more than 2,300m above sea level. At such height, cooler temperatures and persistent mist help produce highly fragrant and unique teas that are greatly sought after. Typically picked in spring, this oolong tea is crafted by tea master Mr Yang in a small garden using organic principles. The leaves are tossed gently to encourage light oxidisation before being rolled and fired into tight balls which unfurl in hot water.
- Cultivar - Qing Xin
- Picked - Spring
- Oxidisation level - 20%
Tasting notes
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What to Look For
Tightly rolled, dark pine green leaves attached to thick stems.
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Aroma
Intensely floral and fruity with osmanthus blossom and apricot scents.
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In the Cup
Bright, almost luminescent golden-green.
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Taste
Incredibly smooth, creamy and quenching, with syrupy sweetness, tropical fruit and floral flavours.
Origin
The Taichung region is home to Li Shan oolong, Taiwan's most famous high mountain tea. Li Shan (Pear Mountain) peaks at more than 2,300m above sea level. At such height, cooler temperatures and persistent mist help produce highly fragrant and unique teas that are greatly sought after. Typically picked in spring, this oolong tea is crafted by tea master Mr Yang in a small garden using organic principles. The leaves are tossed gently to encourage light oxidisation before being rolled and fired into tight balls which unfurl in hot water.
- Cultivar - Qing Xin
- Picked - Spring
- Oxidisation level - 20%
Origin
Tasting notes
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What to Look For
Tightly rolled, dark pine green leaves attached to thick stems.
-
Aroma
Intensely floral and fruity with osmanthus blossom and apricot scents.
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In the Cup
Bright, almost luminescent golden-green.
-
Taste
Incredibly smooth, creamy and quenching, with syrupy sweetness, tropical fruit and floral flavours.
The perfect cup
- Measure 4g or 2 tsp per cup (250ml)
- Heat water to 100°C
- Infuse tea for 3 minutes
- You can re-infuse this tea twice
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First class TeaFantastic Taste , even a second draw is still excellent .I chose to put the leaves loose in the tea pot to get the best possible fragrance expression
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Grgeous Tea with a Creamy ConsistencyAs someone used to fresher green teas, this oolong was quite a revelation. It was creamy. Not creamy like milk obviously but it did coat the throat in a rather soothing way. After brewing, the leaves unwrap and look to me like spring greens so much so that I wanted to shove a few into my mouth.
