Li Shan Oolong Tea
Li Shan Oolong Tea
This is a classic high-grown Taiwanese mountain Oolong. Li Shan (Pear Mountain) is one of the highest tea-growing regions in Taiwan with elevations of 1700m to 2600m. Li Shan’s moist, cool terroir produces teas of exceptional quality: this Li Shan is soft, floral and buttery.Li Shan is similar in style and flavour to Ali Shan, although grown at higher altitudes. The dark tightly rolled leaves produce a lovely light yellow liquor that has notes of flowers and fruits - we tasted hints of peaches and lavender - with a superb rich, rounded buttery finish. There is no hint of bitterness or grassiness in this Li Shan, despite the relatively light oxidation.
Perfect as a morning cuppa, afternoon delight or after dinner trea, Li Shan is a truly classy oolong that is guaranteed to please the most demanding tea lover.
| Chinese Name | Li Shan (台湾)梨山乌龙茶 |
|---|---|
| English Pronunciation | lee shan |
| Range | Premium |
| Country | Taiwan |
| Origin | Li Shan, Ho Ping, Taichung County, Taiwan |
| Leaf Appearance | Tightly rolled, twisted dark green leaves |
| Aroma | The freshly-brewed liquor has floral aroma |
| Liquor | Bright yellow becoming darker with each infusion |
| Tasting Notes | Li Shan has smooth, soft creamy fruit notes and floral hints. The characteristics change with each infusion, becoming slightly softer and less ‘green’ |
| Quick Brewing Instructions | Use 1tsp per cup (200ml); water temperature around 95°C (203°F): and infuse 1-2 mins. Read more in Canton Tea School. |
