Medium Baked Alpine Mountain Alishan Oolong Tea (阿里山頂石槕濃香)
- Region: Ali Mountain (Ali Shan) Area
- Harvest: 2024
- Availability: In Stock
- $36.00
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Medium Baked Apline Mountain Alishan Oolong from Shihjhuo township (石棹), Alishan area. Shihjhuo is a small village on the top of Ali Mountain (attitude 1300m). This tea is made from selected leaves, and baked more time, than ordinary Alishan Oolong, which gives stronger taste and aroma.
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 1300 m, and together with unique climate this gives to the tea very soft and sweet taste.
High mountain Oolongs from Ali Shan belongs to the group of Bao-zhong oolong.
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.
Leaves: are green, compact, rolled into small balls, which are straighten during brewing
Effects for the body
Promotes weight loss due contained in tea theine (tea caffeine), vitamins and minerals. Affects lipid metabolism, helps with atherosclerosis, strengthens blood vessels, relieves tension, promotes relaxation and improves mood.
Taste
Clean and clear brew is golden emerald colored. Aroma is rich floral-fruity with a hint of peach. Taste is a little bit strong with sugar and floral aromas. This oolong is perfect for quiet afternoon or five o’clock tea.
Brewing
You can use any kind of tea pot, but clay tea pot suits much better.
Warm up the tea pot with the boiling water, put 2-5 grams of tea, and pour small amount of the boiling water into the tea and pour out, then pour 225-250 ml of boiling water and cover tea pot for three minutes before serving.
Boiling temperature – 90-95°C (195-205°F).
You can use this amount of tea 3 to 4 times.
The tea leaves come unrolled for full flavor.
Additional information
This is one of the traditional ways of brewing. Depending on individual gustatory preferences you can vary brewing time from 35s to 5 minutes.
You can also use Chinese traditional way of brewing - spilling, using Gaiwan and brew for 3-5 second each time.
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.
Upon steeping, this oolong unveils a beautiful amber hue, hinting at its depth of flavor. The taste is complex, with a harmonious blend of floral and earthy notes that linger on the palate.
Whether you're a seasoned tea enthusiast or simply looking to explore oolong teas, this medium-backed oolong is a wonderful choice that captures the essence of high-mountain teas.
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