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Shan Lin Xi Oolong

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Shan Lin Xi Oolong is a high-mountain oolong tea grown in the misty mountains of Alishan, Nantou County, Taiwan, at elevations above 1,600 meters. It is prized for its soft orchid fragrance and subtle grassy aroma, producing a honey-green liquor with smooth, rich texture and refined layers. The tea carries gentle notes of wood, sweet bean, and light floral creaminess, offering a warm and comforting character.

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Shan Lin Xi Oolong is a high-mountain oolong tea grown in the misty mountains of Alishan, Nantou County, Taiwan, at elevations above 1,600 meters. It is prized for its soft orchid fragrance and subtle grassy aroma, producing a honey-green liquor with smooth, rich texture and refined layers. The tea carries gentle notes of wood, sweet bean, and light floral creaminess, offering a warm and comforting character.

  • Oolong tea (Wu Long Cha, 烏龍茶) lies between green and black tea in oxidation. It combines the freshness of green tea with the complexity and aroma of black tea. Lightly roasted and partially oxidized, it offers a balance of floral fragrance, smooth texture, and long-lasting sweetness.

  • Shan Lin Xi means “Cedar Forest Stream”, named after the cool, lush tea-growing region in Alishan, Nantou. The tea gardens are surrounded by mountain mists and evergreen forests, giving the tea its distinctive floral fragrance and mellow taste that reflect the tranquility of its origin.

  • Compared with Li Shan Oolong, Shan Lin Xi is slightly more oxidized and often lightly roasted, producing a smoother, warmer cup. The flavor is round and balanced, with gentle woody and nutty undertones beneath its floral sweetness — perfect for those who enjoy a softer, more comforting mouthfeel.

  • Honey-green liquor; smooth and full body; notes of orchid, sweet bean, and light woodiness; mellow and lasting finish.

Recommended Gongfu Brewing Method

Recommended Teaware:
Porcelain gaiwan (to best preserve aroma).

Water Temperature:
90–95 °C

Brewing Instructions:

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

  2. First infusion: ~50 seconds (pour out once the leaves begin to open).

  3. Subsequent infusions: Adjust steeping time according to preferred strength (+10–15 seconds each round).

Shan Lin Xi Oolong can be brewed 6–7 times, releasing elegant floral fragrance and gentle woody sweetness.

Essential Info

Chinese Name: 杉林溪烏龍 (Simplified & Traditional)

Region: Alishan / Shan Lin Xi, Nantou County, Taiwan
Elevation: 1,600 m and above
Harvest Time: Spring 2025

Description:
Shan Lin Xi Oolong is grown at over 1,600 meters in Alishan, Nantou. Slightly more oxidized than Li Shan teas and lightly roasted, it brews a honey-green liquor with a smooth, rich body. Notes of orchid, sweet bean, and subtle woodiness unfold through multiple infusions, leaving a warm and lingering aftertaste.

Tasting Profile:
Color: Honey-green
Body: Smooth, round, warm
Notes: Orchid, sweet bean, light woodiness
Finish: Mellow, long, comforting