Cultivar: Qingxin (ruanzhi) Oolong

Harvested by hand : May 17th, 2021

Origin: Fushou Shan (Lishan) Elevation: 2200-2500 m

Process: Light to medium oxidized, rolled by hand and dried Oolong

The Fushou Shan plantation was established during Chiang Ching-Kuo's presidency (Chiang Kai-Shek's son). It's managed by retired generals and has very close ties to the state and the military (during the dictatorship, this was the same thing!). Thanks to this connection, Oolong from Fushou Shan is one of the favorite tea gift that state and army officials can receive. Like a gift from the emperor, such official gifts carry a symbolic value about a position's importance and power.

1. View

The dry leaves have a light green color and are not tightly rolled. The brew is a bright yellow gold color with excellent transparency. The open leaves are thick and solid.

2. Scents

The dry scents already smell of bright and fine flowers. The brew has high notes of spring flowers, lavender and hints of butter. 

3. Taste

Fresh and sweet, refined and powerful. This Oolong has everything! The aftertaste runs deep and long.

Conclusion: The Fushou Shan plantation produces one of Taiwan's finest Oolongs! What a delight!