Longfengxia High Mountain Spring Oolong Tea, Lot 521

We’ve already sold out of our first Lot 515 of this stellar Spring 2016 Longfengxia. We are lucky to have retained a second choice this year from the third production day: here it is. If you’ve fallen for L-515 and were returning to find more, you’ll be in good company with this Lot 521. The quality of teas made by the Chen family is constant Lot ofter Lot. We were baffled when comparing them side to side!
The teas produced by the Chen family are simply getting better every year! We had high expectations for the Spring 2016 crop and they were more than met. Of the 4 production days for this spring’s offering, we chose tea from the second and third one; finished on May 10 and 11. Each single production day was sampled (which is a luxury) and the best one is here for you to enjoy. The marvellous yellow-gold colour of this season’s Longfengxia already announces that we are in for a treat! Then, the wild and flowery aroma enthrals you to take a sip and experience a full bodied, thick yet smooth liqueur where crisp balsamic notes with a hint of sweetness linger on and on. This tea is very generous, in the cup and in the number of infusions one can extract from these beautifully crafted leaves. Teas from this terroir are a delight, and the teas that originate from this particular garden are exemplary. The numerous followers they have amongst you is the best testimony to the skill of this 2 generation family operation. Longfengxia designates the area in the higher levels of the Shanlinxi terroir of Nantou County. It is very often referred to for its spectacular scenery where the tea gardens cling to the mountain on near vertical vertiginous slopes. Shanlinxi oolong distinguishes itself from other Gao Shan oolongs in that it features clearly defined balsam notes that make it particularly appealing to the palate and nose. It is a must for all high mountain enthusiasts and we must warn you… it is very addictive!