Handpicked Green Heart varietal leaves ensure premium quality and unique flavor
Medium light oxidation delivers a smooth, creamy liquor with gentle fruity floral notes
Seasonal harvest and mist-grown conditions enhance aroma and taste
Loose leaf format allows for customizable brewing and optimal flavor extraction
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Silk Oolong Tea 阿里山烏龍茶
Our Silk Oolong Tea, or "High Mountain Ali Shan,” is the most notable high mountain tea from Taiwan. Ali Mountain is located in the south-central part of the island and acclaimed for the Alishan Forest Railway, which literally paved a passage for tea cultivation. Our Silk Oolong Tea is the Green Heart (青心) varietal
Origin
Chiayi, Taiwan
Elevation
3,300–4,600 feet
Leaf Maturity
Mature
Leaf Count
17
Oxidation
Medium light
Weight
2.65 oz (75 g) per 100 g
Brewing
1–5 cup, 350 ml or smaller
Water Temperature
190°F
Tea Leaf Ratio
1:4
Brewing Time
1 min (1st), 30 sec (2nd), 1 min (3rd), 2 min (4th), 4 min (5th)