Origin: Shan Lin Xi, Nantou County, Taiwan
Harvest: Spring 2025
Style: Dong Ding–Style High Mountain Oolong
Type: Premium Taiwanese Loose-Leaf Oolong
Cultivar: Chin Shin Oolong × Jin Xuan (New Hybrid)
Roast: Medium
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A Refined Expression of Taiwanese Elegance — Rooted in a New Cultivar
This 2025 Shan Lin Xi oolong is crafted from an innovative cultivar: a cross between Chin Shin Oolong and Jin Xuan — a purposeful hybrid that bridges the best qualities of both parent teas. The result is a tea that combines Chin Shin’s floral complexity and aromatic depth with Jin Xuan’s creamy, milky sweetness and smooth texture. On the mist-shrouded, high-elevation slopes of Shan Lin Xi, this hybrid cultivar finds ideal terroir to express a unique balance of altitude clarity and cultivar richness.
Hand-harvested in spring and roasted in the traditional Dong Ding fashion, this tea captures the signature silken texture, creamy sweetness, and warm roasted elegance that luxury Taiwanese oolongs are celebrated for — all amplified by the hybrid’s innate versatility.
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Tasting Experience
Dry Leaves:
Tightly rolled, deep-green pearls that exude a warm, sweet, milky aroma — a gentle promise of the lusher richness to come.
Aroma as It Unfurls:
As the leaves release their essence, the room fills with scents of buttery caramel, toasted rice, and condensed milk, underscored by a soft, comforting warmth — reminiscent of a dawn patisserie. This aroma arises thanks to the Jin Xuan lineage, which brings milky and creamy notes, while the Chin Shin heritage contributes depth and subtle floral complexity that supports and refines the sweetness.
Liquor:
Pouring into the cup with a soft golden hue, the liquor welcomes the palate with a thick, luxuriously smooth texture. On tasting, layers of cream, toffee, and roasted rice emerge first, followed by a whisper of gentle spice — soft peppercorn warmth and warm wood undertones that add sophistication and balance.
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Character & Finish
Each infusion unfolds with poise and clarity — the creamy depth and warmth characteristic of Dong Ding oolong harmonizing beautifully with the crisp altitude clarity and aromatic subtlety of Shan Lin Xi. The finish lingers long and sweet, leaving a graceful memory of toasted cream and caramelized grain. The hybrid cultivar ensures that the cup remains lively and vibrant, rather than heavy — refined, elegant, and deeply satisfying.
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Why You’ll Love It
• Single-origin, high-elevation oolong from the prestigious Shan Lin Xi region
• Created from a new hybrid cultivar (Chin Shin × Jin Xuan) that blends floral complexity with creamy sweetness
• Artisan-roasted in Dong Ding tradition — delivering layered complexity and warmth
• Lush, creamy mouthfeel with elegant notes of caramel, toasted rice, cream, and gentle spice
• Perfect for collectors and connoisseurs seeking a unique, luxury Taiwanese oolong that bridges traditional depth and modern subtlety