The Shan Lin Xi Oolong is our pride and joy and one of the finest teas in our range. Tea gardens in Taiwan rarely have garden names; most belong to individuals – and so does the garden of Mr. Chen. Alongside a great Four Seasons Oolong, he produces this outstanding Shan Lin Xi, which is grown and processed in very small quantities at an altitude of 1,300–1,400 meters.
Taste
At our first tasting of this tea, we couldn’t help thinking of fine wines and their many layers of flavor. An outstanding, complex tea for connoisseurs and anyone who wants to become one: alongside its fresh and smooth taste, it also shows light notes of mango.
Origin
This top-quality tea comes from Mr. Chen’s tea garden in the Taiwanese highlands and is grown at an altitude of approximately 1,300–1,400 meters. It is made from the Qing Xin (青心) cultivar, which roughly means “green heart”. The Taiwanese particularly value this cultivar for its slow growth, which allows a fine, aromatic taste to develop.
- Origin: Shan Lin Xi, Taiwan
- Tea garden: Mr. Chen
- Altitude: approx. 1,300–1,400 m
- Cultivar: Qing Xin (青心)
- Oxidation: 15–20%
- Caffeine: medium
Preparation
You can infuse the Shan Lin Xi Oolong up to four times. Start with a steeping time of 3 minutes at 80–90 °C and let each further infusion steep for 4–5 minutes.
Tasting video
In the video (in German), we introduce you to the Shan Lin Xi Oolong.
Discover more
You can read more about how it is grown and how it tastes in our blog article Shan Lin Xi Oolong – Cultivation & Tasting (in German). Our Four Seasons Oolong also comes from Mr. Chen.
