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Shan Lin Xi Oolong tea is from a mountain area in Nantou county of central Taiwan about 1600 meters above sea level. This high elevation provides ideal growing conditions for the tea as the air remains cool all year round. Tea plantations have been established in Shan Lin Xi since the 1970's and it has since become known as one of the premier tea producing regions of Taiwan with Shan Lin Xi oolong tea prized by Taiwanese tea connoisseurs.
Shan Lin Xi oolong has an exquisitely smooth taste with just a hint of flowers. The slight astringency to this oolong tea provides a refreshing cleansing effect on the palate, so this tea is ideal after a heavy meal. The smoothness of Shan Lin Xi tea has a buttery quality to it, and later brewing bring out a unique smokiness that settles on the tongue with a very pleasing sensation.
Shan Lin Xi oolong tea can be brewed slightly longer than the Wu Ling oolong tea. Fifty seconds is recommended for the first pot when brewing this tea gong fu style. When brewing Shan Lin Xi oolong tea you will notice the sweet aroma which gives just a hint of the wonderful flavors to come.