{"product_id":"alishan-oolong","title":"Alishan Oolong 50g","description":"\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlishan Oolong Tea – Taiwan’s Iconic High Mountain Tea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMount Ali, or Alishan, is Taiwan's most famous tea destination, renowned for its breathtaking scenery and exceptional high mountain teas. Its light oolong has become a standard for Taiwanese tea, often referred to as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Taiwan gaoshan cha\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"Taiwanese high mountain tea.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Despite its fame, finding truly high-quality Alishan tea can be challenging due to the region's high production volume and popularity among tourists. This makes our selection of Alishan oolong all the more special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCharacteristics of Alishan Oolong\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLeaf Appearance and Aroma:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea features large chunks of rolled leaves, with up to four leaves in each roll. The dry leaves exude a sweet, creamy aroma, accented by a subtle toffee note.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma During Infusion:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the leaves unfurl, the tea releases additional floral notes, filling the air with delightful aromas of lilies of the valley and daffodils. The leaves themselves smell exquisite, enhancing the overall brewing experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tea’s infusion is just as sweet and floral as its aroma, with the delicate flavors of lilies of the valley and daffodils lingering on the palate. It is light, aromatic, and pleasantly soft, with a smooth and mellow consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubtle hints of creaminess and toffee can be detected in the background, especially towards the end of each sip. The tea also has a mild umami component that harmonizes and enhances its complex flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransformation in Later Infusions\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most fascinating aspects of Alishan oolong is how its flavor evolves with successive infusions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThicker Liquor\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The tea’s consistency becomes richer and more velvety.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFruity Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The floral aromas give way to fruity nuances, with baked banana flavors becoming more pronounced.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhanced Toffee Aroma\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: The toffee-like notes intensify, adding a luxurious sweetness to the later cups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Taiwan, Jiayi Township, Alishan Mountain\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Autumn, November 2024\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewing Instructions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWestern Brewing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 96°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5–6g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 200ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteep Time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 3 minutes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGongfu Brewing:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 90–96°C\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 5–6g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: 100ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFirst Infusion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Steep until the leaves fully unfold.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubsequent Infusions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: Start with 30–40 seconds for the second infusion, increasing each by 10 seconds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrewing Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlishan oolong requires slightly longer brewing times to fully develop its flavors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen brewing Gongfu style, brew each infusion immediately after the previous one to maintain the high temperature of the gaiwan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" aria-level=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor later infusions, using hotter water (96°C) enhances the tea’s rich flavors and thick texture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moychay.nl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47453317464402,"sku":"93015","price":20.18,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/2041\/4622\/files\/IMG_6051.jpg?v=1732653184","url":"https:\/\/moychay.nl\/en-ch\/products\/alishan-oolong","provider":"Tea Culture Club 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