Origin: Li Shan, Taichung City, Taiwan
Cultivar:
QingxinElevation: 2200m
Harvest: May 7, 2022
The mountainous regions of Central Taiwan produce some of the most exquisite oolong teas in the world. These teas are often called “Gao Shan Cha” (High Mountain Tea) because the tea gardens are situated in very high altitudes compared to all other oolong tea growing regions. The mists in the high mountains shroud the tea bushes during the peak harvesting season, facilitating the gradual growth of new tea buds and concentrating the amino acids and aromatic compounds.
The shade grown tea has fewer sharp tannins and a smoother, sweet flavor. The thick mists and clouds in the high mountain regions of Central Taiwan provide a natural shading effect for the oolong tea gardens which, like the shaded cultivation of gyokuro and matcha, enhances the smoothness and richness of tea. At more than 2000 meters above sea level, Li Shan (“Pear Mountain”) is one of the highest elevation producing regions of oolong tea on the planet.
The teas from Li Shan are very fresh and vibrant green with subtle fermentation and signature notes of green apple and star gazer lily. This micro-lot from the 2022 peak spring harvest season is classic and elegant.
Add 7g to a Gaiwan or Gongfu teapot (per 150ml).
Use 212°F boiling water.
Don’t rinse this tea.
Infuse 1st brew for 45 seconds - 1 minute.
Infuse 2nd brew for 30 seconds.
Repeat several times at 30 - 45 seconds, brewing until the flavor and aroma of the tea dissipates. As the tea leaves expand and unfurl, the brewing time may increase to coax out more aroma and flavor.
