Family: Oolong
Origin: Alishan Mountain, Chiayi, Taiwan
Season: May 2023
Cultivar: Jin Xuan
Picking Style: Bud and three leaves
Elevation: 900 meters
Sourced : Agrochemical free
Alishan county is known for its world class production of high mountain oolongs. Our Alishan Cream Oolong is handpicked from a very small harvest, oxidized to 25% and lightly roasted which brings out warm biscuity notes. Its brew delivers balanced florals and fresh green notes in a light creamy body.
How to brew this tea
Teapot / Western Style
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2-3tsp / 2-3g tea
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250ml / 8oz water @ 95C / 200F
Brewing time:
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1st brewing length 2-3 minutes
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2nd brewing length 3 minutes
Gaiwan / Gong Fu Cha Style
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Rinse tea leaves first with 95C / 200F water. Let leaves soak for 5-10 sec and discard water. The tea leaves are now ready to be brewed.
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4-6tsp / 4-6g tea
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175ml / 6oz water @ 95C / 200F
Brewing time:
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1st brewing length 30 sec
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2nd brewing length 20 sec
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3rd brewing length 20-30 sec and repeat 20-30 sec brewing length for 2 to 3 more time to your taste.