Origin: Li Shan, Taiwan

Plucking Season: Spring

Introduction: Li Shan, perched at the upper reaches of the Dajia River, is known as ‘Pear Mountain’ and is famous for its fruit orchards as well as some of the most aromatic tea in Taiwan. Many of the gardens on Li Shan grow tea along side pears, peaches and apples imparting a gentle ‘fruity’ character to the fragrance of the tea.

High Mountain Tea
Li Shan is over two thousand meters high and its cooler climate allows the tea leaves to grow slower attaining a complex flavor and aroma only found in High Mountain ‘Gao Shan Cha’.

Taiwan Oolongs
Tea was originally brought to Taiwan from Fujian, China’s famous oolong producing province. Since that time, the original Fujian oolong varietals have adapted to the island’s climate and soil producing teas unique to Taiwan.

The Art of Teamaking
Oolong crafting is the most demanding and complex of teamaking processes. Many steps are required to bring the raw leaf to the sublime experience of a well-crafted High Mountain Oolong. Proper harvesting, withering, rolling and roasting at the hands of a master are needed for the tea’s true character to shine.

Light Roasting
Li Shan is a light roasted, low oxidation ‘green’ oolong. Shorter, low temperature roastings are employed to enhance the fresh, floral quality of the tea.

Flavor Profile: Sweet, fruity-floral aroma and flavor with hints of plum, apple and date sugar.

Brewing Suggestions