Alishan Winter

Take a sip of this year’s Alishan Winter Oolong, born from an unusually stormy season in Taiwan with multiple typhoons and higher-than-average rainfall. Although the yields were smaller, the resulting tea shines with the distinct intensity you’d expect from a winter harvest, while offering an extra layer of minerality and a spring-water crispness in both texture and flavor. This unique combination creates a truly refreshing cup that stands out from more typical Alishan oolongs. We like to enjoy its smooth taste on a cozy afternoons and appreciate the remarkable conditions that brought this exceptional tea to life.

BREWING INSTRUCTIONS:

Long Steep Method

SCOOP | 3g or 2 heaping tsp per 8oz water
POUR | 190° water over leaves
STEEP | 3 min

Steeping instructions are a starting point for how to make this tea. We encourage you to play around with the tea quantity or steeping time to customize the brew for your taste.

Gong Fu Method

SCOOP | 6g or 2 heaping tsp per 4oz water
POUR | 212° water over leaves                                                                                          RINSE | steep for 5 seconds and discard liquid to awaken leaves                                        POUR | 212° water over leaves again                                                                                      STEEP | 5-10 seconds and strain into fair cup/pitcher to share or enjoy alone

Rebrew several times for several times to enjoy how the tea evolves with each additional steeping