Taiwan Oolong Tea
High Mountain Oolong
Oolong tea is referred to as semi oxidized tea resembling a ball-like form produced from Qingxin Oolong varietals. Plantations located in The Central Mountains of Taiwan are major areas of production for the world famous oolong. Oolong gives off a strong unique varietal fragrance and tastes rich, smooth and is enjoyable. In addition, it carries a strong pleasant aftertaste.
Dayuling oolong mostly comes from plantations located between 2300 and 2600 meter above sea level. The plantations are located at one of the highest tea regions in Taiwan or arguably in the world. The unique growing environment allows Dayuling oolong to be rich and smooth in taste and is predominantly one of the finest teas in Taiwan. Li Shan oolong is harvested from plantations between 2000 and 2400 meter above sea level. This growing environment also makes Li Shan oolong a first grade tea. Alishan oolong comes from plantations 1200 meter above sea level. It is one of the most famous oolongs in Taiwan and it is extremely popular especially among foreign tourists from mainland China.
Milk Oolong (Jinxuan Oolong)
Milk Oolong refers to semi oxidized tea with ball-like form made from Jinxuan varietals. It comes with an unique delightful creamy fragrance and light refreshing milky taste. In addition, it leaves a satisfying milky aftertaste and it is highly recommended to be a great initiation to quality teas.
Milk Oolong is produced from both high and low altitude plantations. High altitude milk oolong has a richer and smoother taste, but the low altitude allows the tea to be fresher and more economic. Milk oolong is particularly popular among female local drinkers in Taiwan and it is definitely a great choice for everyday drinking.
Four Season Oolong (Sijichuan Oolong)
Four Season oolong refers to semi oxidized tea resembling a ball-like form made from Sijichun varietal. It carries a smooth, floral and mild taste without any bitterness or dryness and it is also highly recommended to be a great initiation to Taiwan tea.
Most of Four Season oolong comes from low altitude, 1000 meter below sea level, plantations. It is fresh, tasty, economic and available in large quantities. All of these characteristics make it a great candidate to be an everyday tea to enjoy with friends and family. In fact, it is one of the best selling teas in Taiwan. The Mingjian region is where the majority of the production of the fresh Four Season oolong occurs.
Jade Oolong (Cuiyu Oolong)
Jade oolong refers to semi oxidized tea resembling a ball-like form made from Cuiyu varietals. It gives off a jasmine fragrance and tastes refreshing, mild and smooth. In addition, it leaves a sweet pleasant aftertaste. Jade oolong is highly recommended to be a great initiation to Taiwan teas.
Similar to Four Season oolong, the majority of Jade oolong are produced from low altitudes plantations ,1000 meter below sea level. The tea is fresh, tasty, economic and available in large quantities. It is highly recommended to be a perfect everyday tea.
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