Zhushan Oolong

Tea: Zhushan Oolong Grower: The Lin Family, Goe Tea Teamaker: Alfredo Lin Origin: Zhushan Township, in Nantou, Taiwan Elevation: 187m (590-980ft) Cultivation: Natural Harvest Date: Spring 2018 • • • The Tea   Zhushan Oolong is a fruity, full-flavored tea. Soft, lingering sweet aftertaste. This is a great representative of the classic Taiwanese oolong style. Modern tea trends have emphasized high mountain teas. However, teas from lower elevations are prized by the older generation for their thicker, more well-rounded profile. This spring harvest is fragrant with an appealing mouthfeel. The Grower Alfredo Lin's family has been growing tea for centuries and owns many gardens in the area, but he has decided to grow tea on his own, separate from his uncle's old plantations. He uses specific techniques like aerodynamic withering (using even airflow to allow for even withering), giving his leaves more consistency, but also likes highly oxidized oolong tea in the traditional style. His tea me