Tianchi Li Shan oolong rolled into tight spheres

Tian Chi Li Shan Cha天池梨山茶

SKU: o18ta

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From a garden at 2,600m. An overwhelmingly long finish, and a sweet, elegant floral aroma that rises slowly from the back of the throat after drinking.
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Tian Chi Li Shan Cha is tea harvested from gardens at an altitude of 2500–2600m in Li Shan, named after a nearby pond called Tian Chi. While Tian Chi Li Shan Cha is one of our standard products, the Special grade introduced here is of an entirely different caliber. A particular lot from a specific section of the garden had a truly distinctive aroma — one that surprised us the moment we tasted it, and we decided to purchase it on the spot.

The dried tea leaves have a citrus-like aroma, but when brewed, they release a refreshing citrus scent combined with an aroma reminiscent of matsutake mushrooms. Although the comparison to matsutake may seem surprising, it is entirely a compliment. The fusion of the clean, forest-like character of matsutake with the brightness of citrus creates a fragrance reminiscent of tropical fruits. Thanks to the extremely high altitude of the tea garden, the taste is very soft and smooth.

Tea garden with rows of tea bushes and tall trees in fog

Rolled green oolong tea leaves on a bamboo scoop

Opened green tea leaves in a white bowl

About this tea

Origin
Tianchi, Lishan, Taichung, Taiwan
Altitude
About 2600m
Cultivar
Qing Xin Oolong
Plucking
Hand-plucked
Harvest season
First spring flush
Processing
Light fermentation
Roast
Qing xiang style
Sourcing
We visit the growing regions frequently and buy directly from the producers

For more on this tea's origin, processing, and brewing, see What Is Taiwanese Oolong Tea? Types and How It Is Made.

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