

Alishan Oolong 2022 Taiwan - 50g
Tea and more Grand Cru Selection
by Mountain Stream Teas (Matt Hopkins), Taiwan
Sweet, smooth, creamy and with that floral aftertaste that lasts forever.
Elevation: 1400m
Status: Certified Organic
Cultivar: Qin Xin Oolong
Season: May, 2022
Oxidization: 25%
Method: Hand picked, processed on site, very small batch
Brewing:
Gong Fu Style: 3-5g per 100ml, ~95c water, 30, 45, 60 then add 5-10 seconds steeps in gaiwan. Lasts 4-5 steeps.
Western Style: 6g (2 tea spoons) per 200-250ml, ~95c water for 2 minutes. Lasts 2-3 steep
There is only one organic/regenerative tea garden left in the famous tea growing area of Alishan, Taiwan and we were lucky enough to snag some of their beautiful Oolong.By supporting this garden we are hoping to show that effective organic and regenerative growing practices can be just as lucrative as conventional farming and perhaps change the minds of some farmers in the area.
This tea is made with material from early summer and is oxidized to about 80% before going through most of the processing of making oolong tea. What results is a dark oolong with a hint of black tea maltiness and a dominant deep red floral version of the flavor that has made Alishan so famous.