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A creamy floral aroma combined with a smooth cream taste with floral notes. Mei Shan is one of the less fashionable mountain areas with the oolongs often ending up being re-labelled as from the neighbouring Ali Shan which commands a higher price. As a result, buying teas labelled as Mei Shan means you get a similar quality tea to Ali Shan but at a better price. Tasting Notes:- Creamy smooth texture- Creamy floral aroma and taste Harvest: Spring, April 2025 Origin: Mei Shan, Yunling county, TaiwanAltitude: 650-800mFarmer: Huang familySourced: Specialist Taiwanese wholesaler Cultivar: Jin Xuan (TTES #12)Oxidisation: 15-20%Roast: 0%Picking: Hand Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F- Use 1 teaspoon per cup/small teapot- Brew for 1-2 minutes Packaging: Non-resealable vacuum-sealed bag packaged in Taiwan