Shan Lin Xi Dragon Phoenix Gorge High Mountain Oolong

150 gram (5.28 ounces) vacuum sealed packages.
$35 each.

Shan Lin Xi - which literally means "Fir Forest River" is perhaps the largest tea growing area for Taiwan High Mountain Tea. The geography and coinciding climate are ideal conditions for cultivating prime quality tea. However, due to its over-popularity, and hence over-rated prices, we had refrained from actively sourcing high mountain tea in this area. This year has provided some unexpected personal connections that have given us an "in" to this renowned source of quality Taiwan Gao Shan Cha.

Our selection of Shan Lin Xi is from the area of Dragon Phoenix Gorge, from a farmer that we met personally and connected with well . Grown 1600-1700 meters(about 5,500 ft.) on a southward facing slope, it catches the morning sun before the afternoon fog rolls in. We consider these smaller, more sampler friendly packages of high mountain spring tea to be our prized pick of the season. This winter's Shan Lin Xi has a fresh green flavor while embodying qualities that conjure the sense of deep forest, earthy environs. It carries with it the stronger yet mellower qualites of winter tea as compared with spring. A fine batch.

Like any quality higher elevation tea, it can withstand - and even warrants being brewed strongly. Don't hold back with the amount of leaves. If you want the best high mountain tea available in anywhere near this price range, get some of this while it lasts. And let us know what you think. We suggest that you compare this selection with Alishan to develop a palate for what we consider to be the epitome of Taiwan High Mountain Tea

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