Alishan Zhulu Tea
Alishan Zhulu Tea Attributes
Leaf Shape
The particles are compact and hemispherical
Liquor Color
Sandy green and glossy
Fragrance
Rich and fresh
Taste
Rich and refreshing
Brewed Tea Leaves
Green belly with red edges
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Alishan Zhulu Tea Introduction
Alishan Zhulu Tea is one of the top ten famous teas in Taiwan and is a representative tea of Taiwan’s high mountain tea. Its production area, Shizhao Tea District, is located on a hillside at an altitude of 1,200 to 1,600 meters, adjacent to Yushan National Park, with Yushan behind it and the vast Jianan Plain to the southwest. There are two major streams, Zengwen River and Bazhang River, passing through it. It can be said to be a paradise on earth, and the tea produced here is even more delicious.
Alishan Zhulu Tea History
Alishan is not actually a mountain, but a general term for a specific area. It is not only a famous scenic spot, but also a famous tea-producing area. The Shizhao tea area in Alishan District began to introduce Qingxin Oolong varieties in the 1970s. The production of Oolong tea has been increasing, and its reputation has also been greatly improved. On August 28, 1987, it was officially named “Alishan Zhulu Tea”.
Alishan Zhulu Tea Origin
Shizhao Tea Farm along the Alishan Highway in Alishan District, Zhuqi Township, Chiayi City, Taiwan
Alishan Zhulu Tea Production Process
The picking time and number of times are related to the altitude. Generally, there are 4 to 5 pickings, namely spring tea, summer tea, autumn tea and winter tea. The picking standard is tender buds with one bud and two leaves. The roasting method of Alishan Zhulu Tea is unique. It is almost entirely handmade. The picked fresh leaves must be fermented and greened in time, then rolled, initially baked, and wrapped. The whole process cannot be interrupted. It takes about 2 days and 1 night to form raw tea, and then it can be made into tea after re-baking and other refining processes.
Alishan Zhulu Tea Purchase Guide
You can refer to the Alishan Zhulu Tea produced by the Linyuan Tea Factory in Chiayi City, which has a tea production history of more than 20 years.
Alishan Zhulu Tea Quality Identification
◎ High-quality Alishan Pearl Dew Tea has the characteristics of high mountain tea. It is hemispherical, tight, relatively hard, not sticky, heavy, and has a sandy green and shiny color. ◎ After brewing, the Alishan Pearl Dew Tea soup is clear, with few broken impurities. It has a rich aroma unique to high mountain tea, lingering in the mouth, with obvious floral fragrance, endless aftertaste, and the bottom of the leaves is green.
Alishan Zhulu Tea Brewing Method
It is best to brew Alishan Pearl Dew Tea in a purple clay teapot. White porcelain cups can be used. Before brewing tea, warm the teapot and cup with boiling water, then put in an appropriate amount of tea leaves and brew with 95℃ boiling water. It is best to boil the water until the edge is like a fountain, that is, “two boils” is the best. The first brew should be poured evenly on the tea leaves. The amount of water should not be too much, just let the tea leaves heat up. Pour it out immediately after pouring, so that the tightly bound dry tea leaves can open up, and the tea soup tastes better. Start drinking from the second brew, the brewing time is 1 to 2 minutes, and then reduce it accordingly.
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