{"product_id":"datong-organic-high-mountain-oolong-spring","title":"Datong Organic High Mountain Oolong Spring","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"relative basis-auto flex-col -mb-(--composer-overlap-px) [--composer-overlap-px:28px] grow flex\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex flex-col text-sm pb-25\"\u003e\n\u003carticle dir=\"auto\" class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Harvest Datong Organic High Mountain Oolong\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDatong (大同)\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis one of Taiwan’s lesser-known but highly respected high mountain tea regions\u003c\/span\u003e, located in \u003cstrong\u003eYilan County\u003c\/strong\u003e. It produces a style of high mountain oolong that feels a little different from more famous places like Alishan or Lishan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is grown high up in the mountains (\u003cstrong\u003earound 1,000–1,700 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e), where fog, cool temperatures, and constant moisture slow everything down. That \u003cstrong\u003eslower growth gives the leaves more time to build sweetness and aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e while staying \u003cstrong\u003esoft and tender.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Datong sits closer to the Pacific, it gets a mix of coastal fog and mountain air, which gives the tea a really \u003cstrong\u003eclean, bright, and lively character\u003c\/strong\u003e. It still has that smooth, silky feel you expect from high mountain oolong, but with a slightly \u003cstrong\u003emore aromatic, almost “fresh mountain forest” kind of energy, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereflecting the region’s dense natural surroundings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is also an\u003cstrong\u003e organically grown tea\u003c\/strong\u003e, coming from gardens surrounded by native forest, mountain vegetation, and a diverse natural ecosystem. Organic cultivation at this elevation is challenging and labor-intensive, but it results in a tea that feels especially \u003cstrong\u003eclean, airy, and balanced\u003c\/strong\u003e in both flavor and energy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a \u003cstrong\u003espring harvest (春茶\u003c\/strong\u003e), this tea reflects what many Taiwanese tea drinkers consider the most balanced expression of high mountain oolong. After winter dormancy, the tea plants store nutrients, resulting in a tea that is fuller-bodied, more structured, more concentrated, sweeter, and more complex. There's a Taiwanese saying that goes: \u003cem\u003e“Spring tea values flavor; winter tea values aroma.” \u003c\/em\u003eCompare with the winter harvest of this tea \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/collections\/new-items\/products\/datong-organic-high-mountain-oolong-winter\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ehere\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e that has a more aromatic, softer, and creamier expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the cup, this tea opens with an \u003cstrong\u003earoma of butter-sautéed apples\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003esoft florals,\u003c\/strong\u003e followed by \u003cstrong\u003efresh wildflower green notes\u003c\/strong\u003e. The texture is \u003cstrong\u003esilky\u003c\/strong\u003e, gliding smoothly down the throat. \u003cstrong\u003eSubtle baking spice notes\u003c\/strong\u003e add warmth and a \u003cstrong\u003eclean minerality\u003c\/strong\u003e adds complexity, while a \u003cstrong\u003esweet, soft apple-like aftertaste lingers\u003c\/strong\u003e. The \u003cstrong\u003efinish is airy, cooling, and refreshing\u003c\/strong\u003e—the kind of clean, lifted sensation that defines high mountain oolong. It’s almost like taking apple pie filling and transforming it into something light, airy, and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse 5g of tea in a 90–100ml gaiwan or teapot with 200°F water.\u003cbr\u003eGive it a quick rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1st infusion: 25–30 seconds\u003cbr\u003e2nd infusion: 10-15 seconds\u003cbr\u003eThen add about 2-3 seconds to each subsequent infusion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea will comfortably open across around 8-10 infusions, each revealing a new layer of its character. Be careful not to over-steep—high mountain oolong is meant to be clean, airy, and delicate, not overly intense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eNotes: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eApple, Wildflowers, Clean Minerality, Baking Spice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Datong, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eYilan County, Taiwan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSPRING HARVEST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"1-oz sample","offer_id":49286990233843,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz","offer_id":49286990299379,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz","offer_id":49286990364915,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz","offer_id":49286990430451,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz","offer_id":49286990495987,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz","offer_id":49286990561523,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 oz","offer_id":49286990627059,"sku":null,"price":294.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/IMG-8255.jpg?v=1782174315","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/datong-organic-high-mountain-oolong-spring","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}