Ali Shan Jin Xuan Oolong

Tea Garden: Chen Family
Farming Methods: Hand-picked. Natural farming
Production: Ball rolled Oolong. 15-20% Oxidized.

Other notes:
Jin Xuan (aka Nai Xian; Golden Lily; Milk Oolong; Silk Oolong; Buttered Oolong) is the Oolong varietal that has a natural subtle milk-like aroma and taste and is the tea that is usually used to create the popular Milk Oolong tea. We supply several natural Jin Xuan Oolong teas as well as flavour enhanced varieties.

Jin Xuan Oolong was discovered in 1981 by “Father of the Taiwan tea” –Dr. Zhen Zhe Wu who was the former president of TRES (Tea Research and Extension Station). It took 21 years of researching & developing to perfect this tea strain. It was a big part of “re-creating the tea market” in the 1980s and Jin Xuan tea became very popular during this time. Since then Jin Xuan Oolong tea has become one of the main tea strains in Taiwan. It is a thick tea leaf with a unique and natural, light milky fragrance and a buttery, creamy taste. The tea farming regions in Nantou County are the most famous areas for growing Jin Xuan tea. This Premium grade Jin Xuan however is grown on the Ali Shan Mountain. We also have the following Jin Xuan Oolong available:

• Mei Shan Jin Xuan – High Grade

Suggested Brewing (adjust according to personal preferences)
Water Temperature: 95-100°C/203-212°F
Amount: 3g per 150ml teacup
Steeping Time: 3 minutes
# of Infusions: 2-3 infusions