Cultivar: Qingxin (ruanzhi) Oolong

Harvested by hand: May 3rd, 2025

Origin: Chang Shu Hu, Ali Shan (1400m)

Process: Lightly oxidized and rolled Oolong.

1. The view

Dry: Fresh green leaves. The brew's color is a bright, light and shiny yellow/green. It has a very good transparency. The open leaves are fresh green. Few signs of light oxidation on the edges of the leaves. This is a very light oxidation level.

2. The scents

The dry floral scent are clean, light, fresh and buttery. The brew is very flowery with a light fruity note.

3. The taste

Clean, sweet and fresh. The taste has a fine, sweet and elegant aftertaste.

Conclusion: this tea comes from one of the highest plantation in ChangShuHu. That's why the harvest takes place 10 days later than the other Chang Shu Hu Oolong. The location of this plantation is better protected by the nearby forest, where monkeys can sometimes be heard in a distance. But the monkeys are more interested in fruits than tea! Joke aside, this is a lovely tea. The farmer who produces it also owns the plantation. He's in the mid 50s and is a recognized tea master. He is often recruited to produce tea in Shan Lin Xi and Li Shan!