Chi Lai Mountain Oolong
(Winter 2024)
The High Mountains of Taiwan have many growing regions and this one is relatively new. Perched on the west facing side of the Chi Lai Mountain Range, this terroir is slightly different than its other high mountain oolong cousins. Stronger and thicker on the palate than many other terroirs with a noticeably sweet/sour tartness to the fruit flavor of the mid mouth, it is a fun variant in the Taiwanese high mountain oolong flavor palate. This winter pick is soft, smooth and more floral than the spring version of the tea. Fans of the mountain will enjoy it for sure!
We have found a new, better and cleaner garden in this region for the 2024 offering of this tea and we are excited to share it. This tea is made from the same plants as the increasingly legendary Chi Lai High Mountain Black so if you are a fan of that tea, this one will be a lot of fun to try!
Elevation: 1800m
Status: Tested Agrochemical Safe, Conventionally Grown
Cultivar: QinXin
Oxidization: 15-20%
Season: November 3rd, 2024
Method: Hand picked, processed on site, small batch
Region: Chi Lai Shan, Nantou
Recommend Brewing Style:
Gong Fu Style: 3-5g per 100ml, ~100C water, 30, 45, 60 then add 5-10 seconds steeps in gaiwan. Lasts 5+ steeps.
Western Style: 3g per 100ml, ~100c water for 3+ minutes.
