Roasted Alishan High Mountain Tea 2026

This well balanced 2026 spring Alishan oolong comes from the high-elevation tea gardens of Alishan’s Tefuyeh (特富野) area in Chiayi County. Made from the classic Qing Xin Oolong cultivar with medium fermentation and a gentle light-medium electronic roast.

Alishan’s high-mountain environment (800 to 1,400m) with frequent mist, short sunshine, and large day-night temperature differences produces teas with low bitterness and pronounced natural sweetness. Tefuyeh is a renowned sub-region within Alishan.

The dry leaves are evenly roasted with a consistent, attractive color. When brewed in a gaiwan (with the base gently warmed for enhanced aroma), the liquor pours a warm amber hue. The initial aroma is sweetly prune-like and comforting. When using a Wen Xiang Bei aroma cup, as it cools, the fragrance provides a lingering sweetness.

This tea uses Alishan Tefuyeh high-mountain leaves finished with roasting. The light-medium roast uses temperatures around 100°C applied slowly over a long time to penetrate deeply and evenly. It features a higher fermentation level that is relatively rare for high-mountain teas, allowing Alishan’s characteristic moist sweetness and the roast’s honey-like aroma to unfold beautifully. The aroma and flavor continue to evolve and captivate with each infusion. This was carefully roasted for those who enjoy roasted teas but prefer a lighter, not overpowering roast.

On the palate, expect warm graham cracker and subtle cinnamon notes layered with the roast’s relaxing character. Successive infusions reveal a greener feel from the underlying leaf. The aftertaste is delightfully fruity and sweet, bringing dark berries to mind, with a touch of lingering green grassiness adding a refreshing effect.

This is an approachable roasted Alishan oolong: comforting yet complex, with excellent balance between roast depth and mountain freshness. This tea is made well for multiple infusions.


Origin: Ali Shan Tefuyeh, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Production time: early April 2026
Cultivar: Qing Xin
Roasting level: medium-roast
Roasting: electric roasting basket

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