Alishan, Spring

Description Brewing Guide 漢字 阿里山烏龍春茶 origin Alishan, Taiwan craft qing xiang flavor notes floral, smooth, vegetal 漢字 阿里山烏龍春茶 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. It’s 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 year’s 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 we’ve 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. 1g per 1oz at 185°F for 2m This is our go-to brewing method for Formosa oolongs, since it balances each element of this style’s 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.