Alishan Crimson is a limited-edition vintage black tea born from a cultivar traditionally reserved for Taiwan’s high mountain oolongs. It offers an elegant bouquet of orange blossom, ume, and a subtle hint of spice—an aromatic expression rarely found in other black teas. Its delicacy and silk-smooth texture arise from both origin and cultivar. Crafted from the Qingxin Oolong variety, a refined small-leaf cultivar, this tea is sourced from high-elevation gardens (around 1,600 meters) in the Zhangshu Lake area of Alishan, nestled within Taiwan’s central mountain range. Through Taiwan’s most celebrated small-leaf black tea craftsmanship, the cultivar’s natural floral and fruit character is elegantly revealed. The orange-crimson liquor unfolds with vivid notes of ripe fruits layered with floral aromatics, sweet and refreshing on the palate, and gracefully resilient to multiple infusions (8–9 steeps) without a trace of bitterness. Black teas made from small-leaf cultivars are known for their gentler, smoother expression, in contrast to the bold intensity of large-leaf varieties. For an unparalleled experience, savor this tea as a cold brew. This allows its intricate floral notes to unfold gradually, ensuring an especially sweet and harmonious infusion that embodies the essence of this exceptional tea.
