
Yushan High Mountain Oolong (Organic)
Origin: Yushan (玉山, Jade Mountain), Taiwan
Altitude: 1200–1500 meters
Oxidation: 25–30%
Cultivar: Qing Xin Oolong (青心烏龍)
Harvest: Spring 2025
Yushan High Mountain Oolong Tea is a refined Taiwanese oolong, prized for its delicate flavor and high-altitude origin. Hand-harvested from the misty slopes of Yushan, this organic tea grows in cool, clean air and nutrient-rich soils, free of synthetic pesticides. The Qing Xin Oolong cultivar is meticulously picked by hand, lightly oxidized (25–30%), rolled, and subtly roasted to create tightly curled leaves with a refined aroma. This tea reflects Taiwan’s high-mountain tea tradition, blending altitude, handcrafted care, and organic methods.
The hand-picked process showcases the dedication of local farmers navigating rugged terrain, paired with Yushan’s unique microclimate, for a tea of exceptional clarity and complexity. It’s ideal for connoisseurs seeking a light, intricate oolong.
Brewing Yield
- Each 50g package, brewed with 3g of tea leaves, offers up to 16 separate brewing sessions.
- Each serving can be re-steeped 2–3 times, allowing you to explore the tea’s evolving layers of flavor, for a total of 32–48 cups.
Flavor Note
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Aroma: A fresh and ethereal blend of alpine florals, green apple, and delicate orchid, with hints of bamboo leaf and a faint grassy note.
Taste: The liquor is a pale, golden-green, clear and luminous. It offers a smooth, light body with a crisp, floral taste, featuring notes of citrus zest and a subtle creamy undertone. A gentle astringency enhances its refreshing quality.
Finish: A clean, lingering finish with a soft floral sweetness and a hint of mountain minerality, leaving a refreshing and uplifting aftertaste.
**Each product is packaged in Taiwan in a 50g vacuum-sealed aluminum foil pack.
**Shipped within three weeks.