origin Alishan, Taiwan

craft qing xiang

flavor notes floral,smooth, vegetal

origin Alishan, Taiwan

craft qing xiang

flavor notes floral,smooth, vegetal

Hand-gathered in late April at 1600 meters above sea level, our Alishan oolong comes from a garden that has provided us with tea for the past seven years. Its a garden that for the past few years have won repeated accolades for the quality and character of its tea. Their harvest season spans twelve days, and during that time, tea-picking, oxidation, roasting and rolling occurs around the clock. Each step in the process is mindfully controlled to ensure that the tea is crafted to optimize its aroma, taste and finish.

This years harvest season was marked by days of heavy rain interspersed with unseasonably warm days. The result was a significantly lower quantity of tea picked, but skilled craftsmanship turned that small amount into an exceptionally wonderful tea. This batch counts as one of the best weve tasted – intensely flavorful and aromatic, without sacrificing mouth feel or sweetness.

High elevation oolongs from Alishan usually carry notes of citrus and apples. This year’s harvest has suprised us with a thick buttery character.

This is our go-to brewing method for Formosa oolongs, since it balances each element of this styles character. For an even sweeter and richer taste, decrease you water temperature while extending brew time; for a brighter and more vegetal taste, increase your water temperature while slightly decreasing brew time.

Learn the fundamentals of tea brewing and master your technique here.