origin Alishan, Taiwan

craft qing xiang

flavor notes sugarcane, fresh cream, vegetal

origin Alishan, Taiwan

craft qing xiang

flavor notes sugarcane, fresh cream, vegetal

Cultivatedat over 4,000 feet above sea level in Taiwan’s famed Alishan region, Jin Xuan Winter Sprout is a truly elegant representation of Formosa oolong, and one of the most unique Taiwanese teas in our collection. Known asdong pianin Chinese, winter harvests like this offeran excitingchance to discover a new side totea. While spring harvests typically offer a bolder and more floral profile, the cooler seasonal weather gives winter harvestsa more refined character, yielding pronounced notes of sugarcane and a creamy finish.

Our Jin Xuan Winter Sprout is crafted from theJin Xuan (“Golden Lily”) cultivar, the original source of milk oolong. However, compared to our standard spring harvest ofJin Xuan, our Winter Sproutleansaway from the classic milky aroma of this cultivar, in favor of a crisp sweetness that instantlytransports ustothefresh Taiwanese mountain air. This year’s harvest is sublimely balanced aperfect choice when you’re craving a bright and uplifting brew.

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.