Form
Loose leaf
Leaf
Oolong
Brew temp
195°F
Steep time
3-5 min
The verdict
Where this pick fits.
Taiwanese high-mountain oolong grown above 1,000 meters in Alishan. Light oxidation, rolled tight, opens into buttery floral with a clean finish. The altitude strips the astringency — what's left is cream and orchid. Re-steeps five or six times before it fades.
Grown above the clouds. Cream and orchid, no astringency. Steep it six times. It earned its spot in our lineup by solving the stage it's supposed to solve — without pretending to solve every stage after it.
Quick take
- Best for: gongfu, afternoon, floral and buttery
- Format: Loose leaf
- Leaf: Oolong
- Caffeine: medium
Best for
Where it earns its keep.
- · gongfu
- · afternoon
- · floral and buttery
Common questions
Before you pour.
Is the Alishan High Mountain Oolong Loose Leaf worth it? +
Taiwanese high-mountain oolong grown above 1,000 meters in Alishan. Light oxidation, rolled tight, opens into buttery floral with a clean finish. The altitude strips the astringency — what's left is cream and orchid. Re-steeps five or six times before it fades. We keep it in the lineup for gongfu and afternoon.
How much caffeine is in Alishan High Mountain Oolong Loose Leaf? +
It sits in the medium range, which is typical for oolong tea. A longer steep pulls more caffeine; pull it early in the 3-5 min window to keep the cup lighter.
What water temperature and steep time does Alishan High Mountain Oolong Loose Leaf need? +
Brew at 195°F for 3-5 min. Our brewing guide has the full method, ratio, and water notes.
Where can you buy the Alishan High Mountain Oolong Loose Leaf? +
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