What is Alishan tea?

Ali Mountain (Alishan) Tea is an oolong tea grown high in the mountains of central Taiwan. Alishan tea has a light orchid aroma and a slightly sweet, yet complex flavor with a hint of fruits and flowers and a light creaminess.

How do you make Lishan tea?

To brew Lishan in a gaiwan or small tea pot, we prefer steeping 5 grams of this tea at 200 degrees for 2 minutes on the initial brew, and then increasing that in increments of 30 seconds for subsequent brews. For lighter infusions, use cooler water and increase the brew time.

Is Alishan tea black tea?

This black tea is from Taiwan’s Alishan tea district, grown at an altitude of 1300 meters. This tea is from the Taiwan Tea #18 varietal, also known as Red Jade. It is a small-leaf tea plant ideally suited to the production of black tea. This is an exceptionally smooth black tea with a naturally sweet honey flavor.

Is Alishan tea good?

Protect heart and blood vessels：Alishan Tea lowers cholesterol. The caffeine and antioxidants contained can accelerate metabolism, which are good for cardiovascular health. Soothe mood：Alishan Tea contains alanine that helps relieve stress.

Where does the name Alishan Tea come from?

Alishan tea is a high mountain oolong tea grown in the central mountains of Taiwan. It is a relatively new tea to the scene, appearing only several decades ago. Alishan tea originated from the tea estates on Ali Mountain and quickly became popular in Taiwan.

How tall does Alishan tea grow in Taiwan?

High Mountain Teas. High mountain (gaoshan) teas are oolong teas that grows above 1000 meters in the mountains of Taiwan. Different varieties grow at different altitudes with some overlap. Alishan tea is generally grown between 1000 and 2300 meters.

Where to find Ali mountain tea in Taiwan?

Ali Mountain (Alishan) Tea is an oolong tea grown high in the mountains of central Taiwan.

What are the health benefits of Alishan tea?

Alishan tea is an oolong and shares many of the health properties of other oolong teas. It contains moderate levels of both polyphenols and caffeine. This combination may help with fat burning by increasing metabolism and suppressing appetite. It has moderate polyphenol and antioxidant content. More than a black tea but less than a green tea.