{"product_id":"datong-organic-high-mountain-oolong","title":"Datong Organic High Mountain Oolong","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\u003ch1\u003eDatong Organic High Mountain Oolong\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eChoose Your Harvest\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is available in two seasonal harvests. Select either \u003cstrong\u003eSpring Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eWinter Harvest\u003c\/strong\u003e from the options above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpring Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuller, more structured, and flavor-forward, with notes of apple, wildflowers, baking spice, and clean minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWinter Harvest:\u003c\/strong\u003e Softer, creamier, and more aromatic, with notes of sweet potato, dried wildflowers, sweet cream, and subtle minerality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Taiwan, tea drinkers often say:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e“Spring tea values flavor; winter tea values aroma.”\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e春茶重味，冬茶重香\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Datong\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDatong (大同) is one of Taiwan’s lesser-known but highly respected high mountain tea regions. Located in Yilan County in northeastern Taiwan, it produces a style of high mountain oolong that feels distinct from teas grown in more famous regions such as Alishan or Lishan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tea gardens sit approximately 1,000–1,700 meters above sea level, where cool temperatures, mountain fog, clean water, and constant moisture slow the growth of the tea plants. This slower growth gives the tender leaves more time to develop sweetness, aroma, and complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause Datong is located closer to the Pacific Ocean, its gardens receive a unique combination of coastal fog and mountain air. The resulting tea has a clean, bright, and lively character, along with the smooth, silky texture associated with Taiwanese high mountain oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tea is organically grown in gardens surrounded by native forest, mountain vegetation, and a diverse natural ecosystem. Organic cultivation at this elevation is challenging and labor-intensive, but it produces a tea that feels especially clean, airy, balanced, and expressive of its mountain origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eSpring Harvest\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpring tea is prized for its depth, structure, sweetness, and concentrated flavor. After resting during winter dormancy, the tea plants draw from stored nutrients to produce tender leaves with a fuller and more complex character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma opens with butter-sautéed apples and soft florals, followed by fresh wildflower and green notes. The texture is silky, gliding smoothly down the throat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle baking spices add warmth, while clean minerality brings clarity and complexity. A sweet, soft apple-like aftertaste lingers before finishing with an airy, cooling, and refreshing sensation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is almost like taking apple pie filling and transforming it into something light, elegant, and refreshing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apple, Wildflowers, Clean Minerality, Baking Spice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eWinter Harvest\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWinter tea grows during Taiwan’s cooler season, developing a softer, more elegant character with heightened fragrance and a creamier texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aroma opens with sweet pumpkin, butter, and fresh cream. In the cup, flavors reminiscent of sweet potato are supported by a creamy sweetness that gently coats the palate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSubtle minerality runs beneath the tea, giving the sweetness dimension and preventing it from feeling heavy. Soft floral notes emerge in the aftertaste, reminiscent of dried wildflowers and dried roses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finish is clean, airy, and lingering—the signature sensation that makes high mountain oolong so beloved.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhile the Spring Harvest resembles airy apple pie filling transformed into tea, the Winter Harvest is more like creamy sweet potato pie filling reimagined as an elegant high mountain oolong. It is softer, creamier, and more aromatic while still carrying Datong’s refreshing mountain character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet Potato, Dried Wildflowers, Sweet Cream, Subtle Minerality\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOrigin\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Datong, Yilan County, Taiwan\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 1,000–1,700 meters\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Organic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGongfu Brewing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse 5 grams of tea leaves in a 90–100 ml gaiwan or teapot with 200°F water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive the leaves a quick rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1st infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 25–30 seconds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2nd infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10–15 seconds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFollowing infusions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Add approximately 2–3 seconds each time\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Spring Harvest will comfortably develop across approximately 8–10 infusions. Expect around 8 flavorful infusions from the Winter Harvest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBe careful not to over-steep. High mountain oolong is meant to showcase elegance, fragrance, texture, and a clean, airy character rather than sheer intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/article\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"1-oz sample \/ Spring","offer_id":49286990233843,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-oz sample \/ Winter","offer_id":50287854846195,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":49286990299379,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz \/ Winter","offer_id":50287854878963,"sku":null,"price":52.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":49286990364915,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz \/ Winter","offer_id":50287854911731,"sku":null,"price":77.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":49286990430451,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz \/ Winter","offer_id":50287854944499,"sku":null,"price":102.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":49286990495987,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz \/ Winter","offer_id":50287854977267,"sku":null,"price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":49286990561523,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz \/ Winter","offer_id":50287855010035,"sku":null,"price":198.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":49286990627059,"sku":null,"price":294.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 oz \/ Winter","offer_id":50287855042803,"sku":null,"price":294.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/datong-organic-high-mountain-oolong-spring-9755174.jpg?v=1782212048","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/datong-organic-high-mountain-oolong","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}