Country of Origin: Taiwan
Leaf Appearance: deep green, tightly rolled
Ingredients: oolong tea
Steep time: 30 seconds
Water Temperature: 212 degrees
Preparation Method: porcelain gaiwan
Liquor: gold
When it comes to “green” rolled oolongs Taiwanese high mountain teas are definitely my favorites. Although this is the 2013 harvest, my sample was vacuum sealed and still seemed very fresh. The taste was wonderfully complex and exactly what I needed after overloading on some very heavy teas earlier in the day. It was incredibly smooth and sweet with interchanging fruity and floral notes. The finish had just a hint of creaminess to it. Its aroma lingered in my palate long after each sip. Later infusions developed a bit more of a vegetal quality but it never crossed the line into unpleasantness. One of the things I love about +Eco-Cha Artisan Teas is that they explain exactly how their tea sourced. Here is what their website says about this tea:
It’s important for tea drinkers to have an element of trust with their suppliers. Eco-Cha certainly accomplishes that.
Da Yu Ling High Mountain Oolong sample provided by Eco-Cha.