Light Backed High Mountain Alishan Oolong Tea (阿里山輕焙烏龍茶)

This is High Mountain Alishan light baked oolong comes from Ali Mountain Area.

Alishan (Ali Shan) mountain is the largest mountain range in Taiwan, it consists of 18 mountains. This tea grows on the high mountain area - Mountain Ali. Tea grows on the height 500-1500 m, and together with unique climate this gives to the tea very soft and sweet taste.

Tea bushes grow on high-mountain plantations in the ecologically clean environment. Tea is harvested several times a year, in spring and autumn. The raw stuff for the production of this tea is freshly picked rich bud with 2 young leaves. After harvesting bud and leaves mash to raise a juice, and fermentation begins. Tea leaves are oxidized by the air. After that fermented tea is fried in boilers for some time. The combination of time and temperature of roasting is held every plantation in the strictest confidence. Modern technology of tea leaf rolling and heat treatment can keep the high content of tannins and catechines.

The main difference of this light bake Oolong from other teas is so, that you can brew this oolong in iced cold water, which is very healthy for hot summer days.

Tea is light baked and has very fresh fragrance and light liqueur.

Leaves: delicately hand-rolled into small, green-yellow coloured balls

Taste

Floral fragrance with a sweet, flowery, smooth taste. Ideal for drink in hot summer days instead of cola or soda.

Brewing

Put 2-5 grams of tea, add 225-250 ml of water with temperature what you like – from 5 to 90°C and still for three minutes before serving.

If you use cold water, please wait more time for tea leaves come unrolled for full flavor.

Add ice, honey or fruits to make your favorite drink.

Additional information

Please note, that it is natural tea with high content of active elements, including caffeine, and minerals and some unusual feelings could appear. In that case we recommend decrease quantity of dry leaves and brewing time.