Description
Spring Premium Da Yu Ling Mountain Oolong - Cloud Sea
Da Yu Ling oolong tea is a premium-grade oolong tea from the Da Yu Ling area of Taiwan's Taichung county. Its high altitude (more than 2600 meters) makes this one of the highest tea plantations in the world.
Da Yu Ling has a wonderful fragrance and taste. It is a lightly oxidized oolong tea with a refreshing palate that is sought after by the most demanding tea connoisseurs. Da Yu Ling is produced in limited quantities and is one of the most prized teas of Taiwan.
Da Yu Ling is located on Mount Li (Li Shan or Pear Mountain). The high elevation of this area causes the tea leaves to grow slowly and develop their smooth, rich flavor. To fully appreciate this fine oolong tea, it is recommended to brew it gong fu style.
Da Yu Ling’s infusion is soft to the palate and has an aroma that is described as, Gao Leng (高冷): a combination of heightened Orchids, Magnolia, with heart notes of custard and peaches unique to only teas grown over 2000 metres above sea level.
2024 Spring Premium Da Yu Ling Mountain Oolong - Cloud Sea
Origin: Taiwan
Date of Pick: 2024 Spring
Altitude: 2600m
Bud to Leaf Ratio: 1 bud : 1 leaf / 2 leaf
Taste: Combination of heightened Orchids, Magnolia, with heart notes of custard and peaches unique to only teas grown at 2600 metres above sea level.
Tea Bush : C. sinensis cv. Alishan
Caffeine: Moderate caffeine (less than 20% of a cup of coffee)
