{"product_id":"organic-lishan-taiwan-high-mountain-oolong","title":"Organic Royal Lishan Taiwan 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 data-turn=\"assistant\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-24\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:efe451ed-192f-4834-ab2d-dc21335cb177-48\" 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\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-id=\"b15bf715-5c25-43d8-a2cb-f90bcd97bfda\" data-message-author-role=\"assistant\"\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 data-end=\"220\" data-start=\"44\"\u003eSourced from \u003cstrong\u003eLishan (梨山)\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the\u003cstrong\u003e highest and most premium tea regions in Taiwan,\u003c\/strong\u003e this tea represents what many consider the upper ceiling of Taiwanese high mountain oolong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"222\"\u003eGrown at elevations ranging \u003cstrong\u003efrom 1,700 to over 2,400 meters\u003c\/strong\u003e, the environment here shapes everything. Constant \u003cstrong\u003ecool temperatures, heavy mist, strong day-night temperature swings,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003elimited sunlight \u003c\/strong\u003eslow the growth of the tea plants significantly. This \u003cstrong\u003eslower growth leads to thicker leaves, higher pectin content, more amino acids\u003c\/strong\u003e, and ultimately a tea with \u003cstrong\u003eless bitterness\u003c\/strong\u003e and more \u003cstrong\u003enatural sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"626\"\u003eFLAVOR \u0026amp; TEXTURE:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"863\" data-start=\"626\"\u003eFrom the very first pour, the aroma opens with \u003cstrong\u003ecaramelized walnuts, honeysuckle, \u003c\/strong\u003eand \u003cstrong\u003epeach blossom\u003c\/strong\u003e. As you begin drinking, the tea reveals a \u003cstrong\u003esoft, natural sweetness\u003c\/strong\u003e layered with hints of \u003cstrong\u003ewhite peach, delicate florals\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a \u003cstrong\u003esubtle nutty richness. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ebody is light, airy,\u003c\/strong\u003e and incredibly \u003cstrong\u003eclean\u003c\/strong\u003e, yet the mouthfeel is \u003cstrong\u003esilky\u003c\/strong\u003e—almost like silken tofu—with a \u003cstrong\u003egentle buttery coating\u003c\/strong\u003e that lingers across the palate. There are no rough edges, no harshness—just a smooth, refined structure that feels effortless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1223\" data-start=\"1171\"\u003eWhat makes this tea truly special is the aftertaste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1584\" data-start=\"1225\"\u003eThat \u003cstrong\u003esignature high mountain feeling builds\u003c\/strong\u003e and expands after each sip, filling the mouth, chest, and nose with a cooling sensation and a long-lasting sweetness. Notes reminiscent of \u003cstrong\u003emuscat grapes, clean minerality,\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ehoneysuckle\u003c\/strong\u003e continue to develop, and the \u003cstrong\u003efinish can linger for 30 seconds to over a minute\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2036\" data-start=\"1872\"\u003eHarvests here are limited to \u003cstrong\u003ejust 2–3 times per year\u003c\/strong\u003e. The terrain is steep, yields are low, and picking is difficult, making high mountain Lishan tea limited by nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2071\" data-start=\"2038\"\u003eBut \u003cstrong\u003eorganic Lishan is even rarer.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2425\" data-start=\"2073\"\u003eDespite what you might expect, growing tea organically at this elevation is more challenging. The cold, humid, misty conditions increase disease pressure, and the harsh environment leaves little margin for error. Maintaining consistency requires careful, skilled management, which is why \u003cstrong\u003etruly organic Lishan tea comes from only a handful of producers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2462\" data-start=\"2427\"\u003eAnd when it’s done well, like this, you’re not just tasting a high mountain tea...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2576\" data-start=\"2510\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou’re experiencing something very few people are able to produce.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2576\" data-start=\"2510\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2930\" data-start=\"2578\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGongfu Brewing\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"2595\" data-start=\"2592\"\u003eUse \u003cstrong\u003e5g\u003c\/strong\u003e of tea leaves in a \u003cstrong\u003e90–100ml gaiwan or teapot\u003c\/strong\u003e with \u003cstrong\u003e200°F water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr data-end=\"2667\" data-start=\"2664\"\u003eGive it a quick rinse, then steep for 25–30 seconds for the first infusion.\u003cbr data-end=\"2745\" data-start=\"2742\"\u003eFor the second infusion, steep for 15 seconds, then add 5 more seconds than the pervious steep with each round.\u003cbr data-end=\"2832\" data-start=\"2829\"\u003eThis tea will comfortably open up across 8 infusions, each revealing a new layer of its character.\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\u003eHoney suckle, Peach Blossom, Caramelized Walnuts, Muscat Grapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lishan, Taiwan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tea and Whisk","offers":[{"title":"1-oz sample \/ Spring","offer_id":48817103667443,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1-oz sample \/ Winter","offer_id":49011416793331,"sku":null,"price":32.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":48817103732979,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2 oz \/ Winter","offer_id":49011416826099,"sku":null,"price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":48817103798515,"sku":null,"price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 oz \/ Winter","offer_id":49011416858867,"sku":null,"price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":48817103864051,"sku":null,"price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4 oz \/ Winter","offer_id":49011416891635,"sku":null,"price":112.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":48817103929587,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6 oz \/ Winter","offer_id":49011416924403,"sku":null,"price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":48817103995123,"sku":null,"price":216.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8 oz \/ Winter","offer_id":49011416957171,"sku":null,"price":216.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 oz \/ Spring","offer_id":48817104060659,"sku":null,"price":318.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 oz \/ Winter","offer_id":49011416989939,"sku":null,"price":318.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/9486\/0322\/files\/organic-lishan-taiwan-high-mountain-oolong-preorder-3032566.jpg?v=1775829008","url":"https:\/\/teaandwhisk.com\/products\/organic-lishan-taiwan-high-mountain-oolong","provider":"Tea and Whisk","version":"1.0","type":"link"}