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• With the passing of winter in Taiwan comes this highly anticipated Winter High Mountain Tea. Winter tea is regarded to be the purest expression of High Mountain Oolong. If offers a distinct flavour due to the tea leaves maturing under the cold mountain temperature. Seasonal tea (spring or winter) is considered premium grade compared to the more common all-year round variety as the tea bush is given time to develop and mature.

  This year's harvest comes from a farm in ChiaYi County in the mountains of Alishan (elevation over 1,000 m) and has a rich yellow colour and carries a sweet caramel aroma. The taste is well balanced, purer and it has a fuller body as the larger winter leaves gradually release their flavour with each subsequent brew. I like the subtlety of the tea compared to the spring variety, and how it carries a lingering, nutty sweetness in your tongue.

  This year's harvest was especially sought after as it is one of the few times that Taiwan experienced a warmer winter. The mix of temperature created a tea of such amazing, sublime flavours that most were snapped up the moment they left the oven! I am delighted I was able to bring some back to Australia to share with you. You will not be able to find this harvest elsewhere and most importantly, you will not be disappointed.

  This handpicked tea is packed direct at the farm for freshness. It comes in a box of 25 individually sealed, pyramid-shaped, silk tea bags. Each tea bag holds approximately 4 grams of genuine loose leaf winter tea and it can be re-steeped multiple times due to its quality.

  How I select my tea »

• High Mountain Oolong, Winter Season.
  Notes: Sweet scent with a hint of caramel and a woody, nutty aftertaste. 
  Premium grade, single-estate High Mountain Tea from Chiayi County, Alishan, Taiwan.
  Limited quantity, an exclusive harvest sourced direct from my farm of choice.
  Natural antioxidant, regulate blood pressure, cholesterol levels, recommended for mind and body relaxation.
  Fermentation: Light (15% - 20%).
  Genuine full tea leaf in individually sealed sachet.
  A box contains 25 teabags (100 grams of tea approx.)

• Place one tea bag into a cup, add hot water for a quick rinse and discard the liquid. Add hot water again, steep for 2 minutes (or to taste) and it's ready to serve. For a second cup just repeat the steeping, one tea bag is good for at least 2 to 3 brews.

  To make ice tea, just push a tea bag into a bottle of mineral water and leave it in the fridge overnight for a refreshing cup of ice-cold oolong to take anywhere!