Lishan tea is known as the “King of Teas.” Its exceptionally pristine and fruity fragrance is not found in other Taiwan teas. It is one of the higher priced, premium High Mountain teas, produced in limited quantities with spring and winter harvests only.
Harvest Date: Winter 2016
Growing Region: Lishan (Pear Mountain), Taichung County, Taiwan
Elevation: 2,400 m (7,874 ft
Tea Bush/Varietal: Ching Xin
Grade: AAAA
Also known as: Gaoshan Cha; High Mountain tea
Farming Methods: Natural farming techniques, hand picked, low pesticide
Production: Ball rolled Oolong
Lishan
PREPARATION METHOD:
Amount of Water: 110 ml
Water Temperature: 195°F
Amount of Tea: 3 grams
Steeping Time: 30s/30s/45s/45s/1m/1m
# of Infusions: 1 rinse, 6 steeps