"Pear Mountain" Li Shan Oolong Tea (Taiwan)

In the tranquil highlands of Heping village, Master Lao Cha and his disciple sat overlooking the mist-covered tea gardens of Pear Mountain. Lao Cha brewed tea, and the aroma of flowers wafted through the air.
– "Master, it's like drinking a cloud!" – the disciple exclaimed, a little more loudly than he intended.
Lao Cha chuckled, "Indeed, my young friend. But not just any cloud – this is a cloud kissed by the warmth of fresh milk and the sweetness of cookies, a gift from the high heavens of Heping."
The disciple, puzzled, pondered over the master's poetic comparison. – "But how does it achieve such a taste?"
Lao Cha leaned closer, whispering as if sharing an ancient secret, – "It's the magic of the high mountains, where clouds and mist court the tea leaves, slowing their growth while infusing them with flavor and aroma"

• Place of Origin: Heping Village, Li Shan, Taichung County, Taiwan
• Altitude: 2000m
• Harvest Date: May 2026
• Roast: Light
• Oxidation: Light
• Cultivar: Qing Xin (aka Ruan Zhi, TRES #17)
  
  
• Aroma: Orchid flower
• Taste: Floral and sweet, with fruity notes and hints of warm milk and oatmeal cookies. Creamy and coating mouthfeel.

"Pear Mountain" Li Shan Oolong Tea (梨山乌龙) comes from Heping village, nestled in the high mountains of Taiwan. This tea grows at an impressive 2000 meters above sea level. Cooler temperatures and misty conditions shape its unique flavor profile.

Li Shan Oolong Tea undergoes a very light oxidation and a gentle roast, preserving its delicate floral notes and sweetness. The aroma of this tea reminds of a serene, floral garden.

The taste of this Oolong offers light sweetness with comforting notes of warm milk and oatmeal cookies, creating a cozy experience. You will notice the signature creamy touch of the Qing Xin cultivar. Its refreshing, creamy, and coating mouthfeel makes each sip an indulgence.

Heping Village, located in the renowned Li Shan area of Taichung County, is celebrated for its exceptional tea-growing conditions. With an altitude exceeding 2000 meters, it's one of the highest tea-producing regions in Taiwan. The village benefits from a unique microclimate characterized by cool temperatures, abundant cloud cover, and mist that envelops the tea gardens, especially in the mornings and evenings. This natural environment plays a crucial role in slowing the growth of the tea plants, allowing the leaves to develop a greater concentration of flavors and aromatic compounds. The rich, well-drained soil of Heping Village, combined with the purity of the air and the expertise of its tea farmers, contributes to the production of teas of exceptional quality. These environmental factors, combined with careful cultivation and processing techniques, make the teas from Heping Village truly exceptional.

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