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High Mountain Oolong

Loose Leaf Tea | Oolong

Journey to lush tea fields along the steep slopes of Taiwan and China where Gao Shan (High Mountain) Oolong is grown. Grown in challenging conditions, these slow-growing plants yield fewer leaves, but each is packed with focused oils and rich flavor, curating a delectable essence in each teacup.

Servings:

40 cups (80g)

Variant

Oolong Tea

Digestion

Antioxidants

Floral

Blending Notes

Aroma
Golden orchid
Palate
Sophisticated mouthfeel
Purpose
Noble contemplation

Ingredients

Estate high-elevation oolong tea

Medium Caffeine

3072

More information

Sustainability

Our loose leaf is packed in tins that are recyclable and can be disposed of in your blue bin. Our tins are also food-safe and can be repurposed for many things including spices and other dried ingredients. Learn More about sustainability at TEALEAVES.

Shipping & Delivery

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High Mountain Oolong

$76 CAD

Branches bent by the will of the wind. Mysteries abound amongst the mists. What ancient secrets pervade such a space? Only the most adventurous will find out.

About This Blend

High-elevation, hand-harvested teas allow for the most tender and sophisticated buds and leaves. This semi-fermented tea is the ultimate expression of plants grown in cooler, misty gardens—accentuating orchid and lilac aromatics. Savored by connoisseurs, a tea resplendent in ancient traditions, most notably with Yixing (zisha hu) purple sand teapots in the Ming and Qing Dynasty.

Make The Perfect Cup of Tea

TEALEAVES
1 Tsp

Water
1 Cup

Fire
93°C

Steep
3 Min

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Your FAQs, Answered

For High Mountain Oolong

How long should I steep oolong tea?

Oolong teas should be steeped for 2-3 minutes at a temperature of 200°F or 93°C.

Can I re-steep my oolong tea?

Unlike other teas, oolong tea can be re-steeped to make multiple cups. With each re-steep, different flavour characteristics emerge that alter the teas natural palate, creating a new tasting experience for you to enjoy. Oolong teas are exquisite to experience in a yixing tea pot.

Do oolong teas contain caffeine?

Oolong tea does contain caffeine. To illustrate, one would need to drink approximately 4 cups of oolong tea to equal the same amount of caffeine as 1 cup of drip coffee.

High Mountain Oolong

Blending Notes

Aroma

Palate

Purpose

Ingredients