Oolong Tea

Alishan High Mountain Oolong阿里山乌龙

Ālǐshān Wūlóng

Oolong Tea Taiwan High Mountain Alishan

Lightly oxidized oolong from Taiwan's Alishan mountain range, grown above 1000m. Known for intense floral fragrance and creamy texture.

Flavor Profile

Primary Notes

Floral Butter Cream

Secondary Notes

Lily Honey Milk

Aroma

Floral Fresh Mountain
Body Medium
Finish Sweet, floral, lasting
Caffeine Moderate

How to Understand Alishan High Mountain Oolong

In the cup, Alishan High Mountain Oolong is best understood as a oolong tea built around floral, butter, and cream. The secondary notes of lily, honey, and milk give it more range than a simple category label suggests, while the aroma leans toward floral, fresh, and mountain. Expect a medium body and a finish that Sweet, floral, lasting.

The origin matters here. Alishan High Mountain Oolong is associated with Alishan in Taiwan, so the page should be read as a profile of both tea style and place. High altitude with cool temperatures. Famous high mountain oolong. That context helps explain why two teas in the same broad family can taste noticeably different.

Processing is the other major clue: oolong tea is typically partial oxidation and repeated leaf handling, creating a wide spectrum from floral to roasted. For Alishan High Mountain Oolong, the oxidation level is 20% when measured on a simple scale.

For brewing, start near 90C with about 6g per 100ml. The first infusion at roughly 25 seconds should show the tea's structure without over-extracting it; later steeps can move in 5-second increments. Because the expected range is about 7 infusions, this tea is better judged across a session than from one long steep.

When buying Alishan High Mountain Oolong, use price as a quality signal but not the only one. A common mid-range benchmark is around $30-$70 per 50g. Look for clean aroma, credible origin naming, and leaf appearance that matches the style before paying premium prices.

It is especially useful for afternoon focus and meditation. With moderate caffeine and a medium body, it can fit different roles depending on steep strength: lighter infusions emphasize fragrance, while slightly longer infusions bring out texture and finish.

How to Brew Alishan High Mountain Oolong

Gongfu Style

Tea Amount g / 100ml
Water Temperature 90°C
First Steep 25s
Infusions +

Origin & Processing

Growing Region

Alishan High Mountain Oolong comes from Alishan (阿里山) in Taiwan Province . High altitude with cool temperatures. Famous high mountain oolong.

Oxidation Level

20%

Pricing Guide

Prices for Alishan High Mountain Oolong vary based on quality, harvest time, and source.

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