Alpine Black 

The sister tea to our Alpine Honey Red, and a more affordable cousin to the classic Chi Lai Shan Black, this new addition to the site has all the qualities we love in high altitude, higher oxidized teas. Picked one day after the 2026 Alpine Honey Red and made from the same leaves, this tea is a fascinating comparison of the difference in flavores between a Red Oolong and Black Tea made from the same material. Smooth and rich with red fruit and a touch of rose florals, we are sure this will be a great daily drinker for some of those that enjoy high elevation darker teas and those that love our Alpine series of teas.

Elevation: 1800m

Status: Agrochemical Free

Cultivar: Qinxin

Oxidization: 99%

Season: Summer 2026

Method: Hand picked, processed on site, very small batch

Region: Chi Lai, 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 5-6 steeps.

Western Style: 3g per 100ml, ~100c water for 3 minutes. Lasts 2-3 steeps.