Alishan Tea Leaves

Taiwan alishan high mountain tea is characterised by fermented tea due to the alpine climate which the coldness and short average sunshine hours make the bitter components of catechins inside the bud leaves decrease yet theanine and soluble nitrogen contributing to the sweet taste increase.

Alishan tea leaves. Made up of buds and leaves of tea bushes that grow at altitudes higher than 1000 meters this tea is the result of the unique terrain and climatic conditions of the ali mountainous region. We will have a taxi driver to drive us to alishan so we are considering to drop by a tea leave plantation and participate in tea tours such as tea leaves picking tea leaves roasting etc along the way. Alishan tea has a light orchid aroma and a slightly sweet yet complex flavor with a hint of fruits and flowers and a light creaminess. Are green compact rolled into small balls which are straighten during brewing.

Ali mountain alishan tea is an oolong tea grown high in the mountains of central taiwan. It has a creamy mouthfeel that seems to coat the mouth and a sweet long lasting aftertaste. This density of flavor found in alishan tea allows it to fare well through many infusions. If brewing gong fu style it may take a number of infusions to get the optimal flavor from the tea leaves.

Next the tea leaves are carefully pressed and rolled into small tea balls. After that the tea leaves are gathered withered and lightly mashed. The high elevations result in much hardier leaves with a higher concentration of flavor producing components. In contrast alishan zhulu has more of a sweeter flavor with floral notes and hints of fruitiness.

Alishan high mountain tea is sold for as high as 400 usd per kilogram. This process bruises the tea leaves and breaks down the tissues of the cell. The tealeaves are usually rolled into dense little balls that unfold when you add hot water. This alishan cream has a really pronounced milkiness which lasts over several infusions.

Thick and juicy leaves are rich in flavor and aromas that brew a wonderful cup of tea full of healthy minerals vitamins and antioxidants. We are interested to experience tea leaves picking in alishan but was unable to find on the website such tours. Alishan tea leaves during the japanese colonial era the japanese shifted production to black teas to compete with the english and created the tea research and extension station originally the tea manufacture experiment station to boost taiwanese production and create a number of tea hybrids that have since attained international acclaim and are grown in other countries particularly in southeast asia. Because of the slow growth of alishan tea it has a much more dense flavor profile than most teas.

Alishan tea is usually around 40 oxidized so it is light to medium in color. The tea starts the oxidation process for 8 hours. If you hear that the tea. Alishan tea is hand picked from buds with 2 to 3 young leaves.

Alishan oolong from shihjhuo township 石棹 strong baked. The market is flooded with scented versions of this tea that range from tasty to awful and many sellers feed clients the most ridiculous stories to explain the powerful milky aroma. Effects for the body.