Cultivar: Qingxin (ruanzhi) Oolong

Harvested by hand : May 10th, 2026

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. Luckily for private customers, in recent years other farmers have also established tea farms on FuShou Shan and are providing us with teas that can exceed the original in quality!

1. View

The dry leaves are small and have a light green color and yellow stems. The brew is a bright yellow/green color with excellent transparency. The open leaves are thick and solid. The open leaves are surprisingly large compared to their small size when dry. Good rolling!

2. Scents

The dry scents already smell of a spring garden with hints of chestnuts. The brew has high notes of spring flowers, lavender and hints of chestnuts. 

3. Taste

Fresh and sweet, refined and powerful. This balance of opposite tastes brings tea making to an art. And this taste coats the palate and lasts for a long time. 

Conclusion: The climate conditions in the Lishan area are very different from those in Ali Shan or Shan Lin Xi. This year, the harvest of this plantation happened 3 days earlier than in 2025 (which was already earlier than 2024) and 2 weeks before in Da Yu Ling. This very early harvest means that the leaves are particularly small, and the yield was very small. That's why the price is higher than in previous years. The quality is what you expect from the 'president's tea': top notch! Lots of finesse.