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Alishan Jin Xuan Oolong

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Alishan Jinxuan Oolong, also known as Milky Oolong in Taiwan and China, is a lightly oxidized high-mountain tea grown above 1,200 meters in the Alishan region of Taiwan. It is made from the Jinxuan cultivar, famous for its natural creamy aroma and smooth, sweet taste. The tea brews into a pale golden liquor with a silky mouthfeel and delicate notes of milk, corn sweetness, and floral fruitiness. Balanced and refreshing, it is one of Taiwan’s most beloved and approachable high-mountain teas.

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Alishan Jinxuan Oolong, also known as Milky Oolong in Taiwan and China, is a lightly oxidized high-mountain tea grown above 1,200 meters in the Alishan region of Taiwan. It is made from the Jinxuan cultivar, famous for its natural creamy aroma and smooth, sweet taste. The tea brews into a pale golden liquor with a silky mouthfeel and delicate notes of milk, corn sweetness, and floral fruitiness. Balanced and refreshing, it is one of Taiwan’s most beloved and approachable high-mountain teas.

  • Oolong tea (Wu Long Cha, 烏龍茶) is a semi-oxidized tea that combines the freshness of green tea with the depth of black tea. It is known for its layered aroma, smooth texture, and complex sweetness that unfolds through multiple infusions.

  • Jinxuan (金萱) is the name of the tea cultivar developed in Taiwan in the 1980s. It is prized for its natural milky aroma and soft, creamy texture, without any added flavoring. When grown in Alishan’s cool mountain climate, the Jinxuan variety produces tea with enhanced sweetness, floral fragrance, and a gentle buttery note.

  • This tea is lightly oxidized and sometimes lightly roasted to deepen its natural milky character. The result is a smooth, soothing cup with balanced sweetness and elegant aroma — perfect for tea drinkers who enjoy soft, fragrant, and comforting flavors.

  • Pale golden liquor; smooth, creamy body; notes of milk, sweet corn, and floral fruit; clean, lightly sweet finish.

Recommended Gongfu Brewing Method

Recommended Teaware:
Porcelain gaiwan or glass teapot (for both color and aroma appreciation).

Water Temperature:
90-100 °C

Brewing Instructions:

  1. Tea-to-water ratio: 4 g per 120 ml (1:30).

  2. First infusion: ~50 seconds at 85–90 °C (pour out once the leaves begin to open).

  3. Subsequent infusions: Add ~10–15 seconds each round.

Alishan Jinxuan Oolong can be brewed 6–7 times, gradually revealing layers of milk aroma, floral sweetness, and smooth creaminess.

Essential Info

Chinese Name: 阿里山金萱烏龍 (Simplified & Traditional)

Region: Alishan, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Elevation: 1,200 m and above
Harvest Time: Spring 2025

Description:
Alishan Jinxuan Oolong is a lightly oxidized high-mountain tea made from the Jinxuan cultivar, known for its natural milky fragrance. Grown above 1,200 meters, it brews into a pale golden liquor with a soft, creamy body and notes of milk, sweet corn, and flowers. Smooth and naturally sweet, it is both refreshing and comforting.

Tasting Profile:
Color: Pale golden
Body: Smooth, creamy, elegant
Notes: Milk, sweet corn, floral fruit
Finish: Clean, light, refreshing