Lishan Oolong

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Li Shan Oolong is a prestigious high-mountain tea grown at elevations above 2,000 meters in Taiwan’s central highlands. The cool, misty climate and dramatic temperature differences between day and night slow leaf growth, allowing the tea to develop its signature depth and fragrance. The liquor is bright and clear, with elegant floral and fruity notes reminiscent of apple and white peach. Smooth on the palate with a long, sweet finish, Li Shan Oolong captures the purity and freshness of Taiwan’s high mountains.

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Li Shan Oolong is a prestigious high-mountain tea grown at elevations above 2,000 meters in Taiwan’s central highlands. The cool, misty climate and dramatic temperature differences between day and night slow leaf growth, allowing the tea to develop its signature depth and fragrance. The liquor is bright and clear, with elegant floral and fruity notes reminiscent of apple and white peach. Smooth on the palate with a long, sweet finish, Li Shan Oolong captures the purity and freshness of Taiwan’s high mountains.

  • Oolong tea (Wu Long Cha, 烏龍茶) is a traditional Chinese tea that lies between green and black tea in oxidation. It combines the freshness of green tea with the depth and aroma of black tea. Partially oxidized and often lightly roasted, oolong is prized for its complex flavor, floral fragrance, and ability to be brewed many times.

  • Li Shan means “Pear Mountain” in Mandarin and refers to a mountain region in central Taiwan’s Taichung area. The tea is named after its origin — the Li Shan highlands, where tea gardens are planted at altitudes exceeding 2,000 meters. The combination of misty forests, rich soil, and cool climate gives Li Shan Oolong its hallmark mountain aroma (山頭氣) and refined, lasting sweetness. Its name has become synonymous with Taiwan’s highest-quality high-mountain oolongs.

  • The high altitude, cool air, and rich soil create slow-growing, tender leaves rich in aromatic compounds. The result is a tea with deep floral aroma, creamy texture, and long-lasting sweetness — elegant, balanced, and unmistakably high-mountain in character.

  • Clear golden liquor; smooth and refreshing body; floral notes with hints of orchid, apple, and white peach; long, honeyed finish.

Recommended Gongfu Brewing Method

Recommended Teaware:
Porcelain gaiwan or glass pot (to retain aroma and appreciate clarity).

Water Temperature:
90–95 °C

Brewing Instructions:

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

  2. First infusion: ~40 seconds at 90–95 °C (pour out once the leaves begin to open).

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

  4. Optional rinse: Quickly rinse the tea for 5–10 seconds to awaken aroma.

Li Shan Oolong can be brewed 6–7 times, gradually unfolding its floral fragrance and high-mountain sweetness.

Essential Info

Chinese Name: 梨山烏龍 (Simplified & Traditional)

Region: Li Shan (Li Mountain), Taichung, Taiwan
Elevation: 2,000 m and above
Harvest Time: Spring 2025

Description:
Li Shan Oolong is a premium high-mountain tea grown above 2,000 meters in Taiwan’s Li Shan region. The cool, misty climate and fertile soil give it exceptional fragrance and clarity. Lightly oxidized and lightly roasted, it brews into a golden liquor with silky texture and notes of orchid, apple, and white peach, finishing with a long, honeyed aftertaste.

Tasting Profile:
Color: Clear golden
Body: Smooth, elegant, refreshing
Notes: Orchid, apple, white peach
Finish: Long, honeyed, uplifting