Alishan Jin Xuan Oolong

A lightly oxidized high-mountain oolong from the renowned Alishan region in central Taiwan. Jin Xuan cultivar tea bushes are grown at an altitude of 1,200–1,400 meters. The leaves are rolled into traditional, even balls of a beautiful green color and a delicate, sweet vanilla aroma. The light green infusion has a smooth, creamy, sweetly fruity flavor with notes of ripe peaches, marzipan, and rose petals.

How to brew Alishan Oolong

Use 5 grams of tea leaves for 0.5 litre of boiling water cooled to 85-90 °C, steep for 2–3 minutes. Feel free to experiment with steeping time, water temperature, and the amount of tea leaves. You can also read our articles on tea preparation and water quality. These tea leaves are also suitable for Asian-style preparation, which includes multiple infusions: you steep 5 grams of tea leaves per 150 ml of water that has boiled and cooled to 85–90 °C for 30 seconds and in the following three infusions, you steep the leaves for 40, 60, and 90 seconds, respectively.