Excellent value for money, this 2016 harvest of Jin
Xuan cultivar is much more sophisticated than the price suggests. Due
to the cold and snowy winter in Taiwan this years tea season came with a
delay. But the cold temperatures and prolonged winter allowed the
plants extra time to gather all the energy needed to produce the most
flavoursome leaves when the spring finally arrived.
Jin Xuan cultivar is known as the milky oolong due to its particularly smooth and creamy texture. This green oolong is grown at 1000m altitude on the famous Ali Shan mountain but away from the touristy areas. Ali Shan Jin Xuan makes an excellent every day green oolong that can be brewed straight in the cup.
Origin: Ruili, Ali Shan, Taiwan
Picking: Buds and two closest leaves
Energy: Cooling
Flavour: Milky smooth and buttery, floral and sweet, slight grassiness, pleasant and lasting aftertaste
Brewing guidelines | |
Teaware | Any porcelain teaware. Can also be brewed straight in the mug, just keep topping up with more water throughout the day. |