Ali Shan High Mountain (tin)
- Oolong tea
This tea is made from 100% natural ingredients.
AliShan, Taiwan
Water Temperature: 195°F
Leaf to Water Ratio: 1 tablespoons per 16 oz
Steep Time: 3-4 minutes
General Guide:
- Add tea leaves to a teapot, fill-your-own tea bag or infuser basket.
- Use 1 to 3 teaspoons (1 tablespoon) of leaves per cup (8 oz) of water. Adjust to taste.
- Bring fresh, cold water to a rolling boil, allow it to cool slightly, then pour water over tea leaves and cover.
- Infuse (steep) leaves 2-5 minutes; 3½ minutes is a good average that works well for most tea types. Do not oversteep or tea may become bitter. If you prefer strong tea, simply use more leaves.
- Remove bag or infuser from water or strain leaves. Enjoy!
Water Quality: Tea is only as good as the water used to prepare it. Avoid distilled or unfiltered tap water, which can limit tea’s flavor. Bottled spring water or filtered tap water is ideal.
Water Temperature: Most teas taste best when prepared with water around 195˚F (just below boiling); however, some teas require a lower temperature or they may become bitter.
Eastern Brewing Method: High-quality oolongs and certain specialty teas may be enhanced by the Gongfu (Eastern) brewing method, which uses a higher leaf-to-water ratio and multiple, short infusion times to bring out the subtle nuances and full flavor spectrum. Fill a warmed porcelain gaiwan or miniature (4-10 oz) teapot 20% full with tea leaves. Add 195°F water. Steep the first infusion for 30-90 seconds and decant. Repeat for another 3-5 infusions.
Medium
NET WT (per tin): 1.76 oz (50 g)
Our elegant, embossed tin is designed to keep tea fresh and full of flavor.
A tin of this tea contains approximately 24 teaspoons / 8 tablespoons of loose tea. The number of servings per tin varies depending upon the type of tea, leaf size, and desired strength (amount of tea used).
The tin itself measures 6.25 inches tall, 2.75 inches wide and 2 inches deep.
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A really fresh AlishanI really like this one. It is fragrant and floral and slightly sweet with a good mouthfeel.
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Excellent Tea ExperienceI am a new tea enthusiast. Having had only grocery store tea before finding Octavia, I didn't care for tea at all. I started with white and green teas and really enjoy florals. Still I want the health benefits of oolong and black teas. I was intrigued by Ali Shan because of the unique and hearty growing conditions in the high mountains. So I tried Ali Shan. At first it had a strong after taste and I wasn't sure I wanted to drink it. But I did and I am so glad. The tea is quite good. All I needed was to get used to not having a floral taste. Then I could appreciate it fully. My second steep was even better. I will likely drink more of my Jasmine teas but will add Ali Shan to my rotation.
Thank you, Ocativa, for all your wonderful teas. I love how relaxed I feel when I make and sip my tea. Even reading the descriptions about the tea generates many good feelings. I now have a selection of wonderful tea and can have a different one every day. A day without a cup is boring!
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Excellent Tea ExperienceI am a new tea enthusiast. Having had only grocery store tea before finding Octavia, I didn't care for tea at all. I started with white and green teas and really enjoy florals. Still I want the health benefits of oolong and black teas. I was intrigued by Ali Shan because of the unique and hearty growing conditions in the high mountains. So I tried Ali Shan. At first it had a strong after taste and I wasn't sure I wanted to drink it. But I did and I am so glad. The tea is quite good. All I needed was to get used to not having a floral taste. Then I could appreciate it fully. My second steep was even better. I will likely drink more of my Jasmine teas but will add Ali Shan to my rotation.
Thank you, Ocativa, for all your wonderful teas. I love how relaxed I feel when I make and sip my tea. Even reading the descriptions about the tea generates many good feelings. I now have a selection of wonderful tea and can have a different one every day. A day without a cup is boring! -
A really fresh AlishanI really like this one. It is fragrant and floral and slightly sweet with a good mouthfeel.
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Excellent Tea ExperienceI am a new tea enthusiast. Having had only grocery store tea before finding Octavia, I didn't care for tea at all. I started with white and green teas and really enjoy florals. Still I want the health benefits of oolong and black teas. I was intrigued by Ali Shan because of the unique and hearty growing conditions in the high mountains. So I tried Ali Shan. At first it had a strong after taste and I wasn't sure I wanted to drink it. But I did and I am so glad. The tea is quite good. All I needed was to get used to not having a floral taste. Then I could appreciate it fully. My second steep was even better. I will likely drink more of my Jasmine teas but will add Ali Shan to my rotation.
Thank you, Ocativa, for all your wonderful teas. I love how relaxed I feel when I make and sip my tea. Even reading the descriptions about the tea generates many good feelings. I now have a selection of wonderful tea and can have a different one every day. A day without a cup is boring! -
A really fresh AlishanI really like this one. It is fragrant and floral and slightly sweet with a good mouthfeel.
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