High Mountain Royal Alishan Oolong
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One of Leo's favorite teas, and one of the most popular teas in the store!
If you're looking for an excellent example of high mountain tea that is more than just a famous name, this is the tea for you.
It's a myth that high mountain oolong can't be aged over time. If made well, they can age just as well as any pu-erh or dark oolong.
This tea is all about texture. Super rich, buttery, and almost luxurious, a hallmark of a good high mountain tea. The flavor is sweet and fresh, without being overly floral or green. The aftertaste is even sweeter.
Alishan is one of the most iconic high mountain regions in Taiwan, but not all Alishan oolongs are created equal. Because Alishan is so famous, there's a big range of quality on the market.
Our Alishan is made by one of the region's most famous tea masters, with leaves picked in a natural garden. She has been working with the same leaves for more than 20 years and knows how to bring out the best in every harvest. No pesticides or chemical fertilizers are used for the tea which really captures the essence of the high mountain environment. We're big fans!
Origin: Alishan, Taiwan
Notes: creamy, buttery, sweet
Cultivar: Qingxin
A Note from Leo
Taiwan Sourcing Trip, March 2026
During my Taiwan tea sourcing trip in March 2026, after visiting at least 10 different Alishan tea producers, I think I finally found my favorite. This family has been making Alishan oolong since 1980, back when only a few families were producing tea here. Many other families came to Alishan from elsewhere.
One thing I've learned is that a good Alishan really shows its quality when you brew it much stronger than usual. That's when I pay more attention to the texture, how the tea feels, and the impression it leaves afterward. This one made a stronger and more lasting impression on me than the Alishan teas I've had in the past. Finding this producer was worth the search.
— Leo, Tea & Whisk
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