“Following guidlines on the package, Steeps 25s, 20s, 17s, 20s, 35s First steeping has a vegetal scent and flavour. As the leaves open up floral notes arrive. By the fouth steep this is very...” Read full tasting note
“Prep: usually 100cc gaiwan, enough leaf to cover the bottom, 190F or boiling water. I give it a long rinse steep plus 5 minutes of sitting with the lid on to allow the leaves to open. Then usually...” Read full tasting note
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The dry leaves of this new spring Alishan has a beautiful sweet floral bouquet, mixed with a hint of bright citrus note. Its rinsed leaves smell deep and floral. This Alishan’s tea broth is light and smooth. It’s a very delightful tea. The aftertaste really opens up after the third infusion and I think the fragrance is like lilac. After the tea opens up, I will update more tasting notes.
Tasting note update 6/30/2016: The dry leaves of this spring Alishan is floral. Today a hint of spiciness shows up. I love its rinsed leaves’ smell, so beautiful that I smell it for a long time. This Alishan is very interesting. It opens up at the second infusion. It’s beautiful and “quiet”. “Quiet” in a way that is not as busy as the rest of my high mountain oolong selection. “Quiet” in a way that I want to have a book and sip the tea. “Beauty” is also a word that keeps coming up while I taste this Alishan. It gives me a calm peaceful feeling.
Its tea broth is smooth and light. Its sweet floral aftertaste develops very well.
*This Alishan High Mountain Oolong is harvested in May 2016 at ZhangShuHu area of Alishan mountain. It’s made from QinXin varietal.
*If you purchase 4 ounces of this Alishan, it will come in a 5 ounces vacuum pack.
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