Tea: Lishan Spring

Grower: Mountain Tea

Teamaker: Chen Chi Xing of Mountain Tea

Origin: Lishan (Pear Mountain), in Nantou, Taiwan

Elevation: 1,200m (3,900ft) Cultivation: Conventional

Harvest Date: May 2015

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LA high mountain Taiwanese oolong with honeyed, floral-sweet flavors and fruity peach undertones. Rich in aroma and texture. Harvested at 1200m on Lishan (Pear Mountain).

Excellent for fans of complex, layered profiles, and for people who like light but very fragrant and flavorful teas.

Taiwan is famous for its oolong, and those grown at 1000m+ are called gaoshan, or high mountain. These high mountain teas come from various mountains, and each mountain has a particular flavor profile. Lishan oolongs tend to be particularly fruity and floral, and spring harvests have lots of fragrance and delicate layers.

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Recommended Brewing Instructions:

Use 2tsp (~6g) per 250ml cup. Brew for 1 minute.

- 185F for a lighter, more soft profile with full florals and light peach flavors.

- 200F for fuller flavors with honeyed fruit notes and lush fragrance.

This tea can be rebrewed up to 6 times, with hotter water and longer infusions.