Hello tea lovers!
The much-anticipated 2025 Spring Tea season has officially begun! Due to cooler temperatures this year, the spring harvest is slightly delayed compared to previous years, running about a week behind schedule. From late March to early April, early- and mid-maturing lowland varieties (such as Four Seasons Spring and JinXuan) have already been harvested. Early April marks the harvest period for lowland Qingxin Oolong, while mid-to-low altitude Qingxin Oolong is expected to reach its peak harvest starting in mid-April.
2025 Spring Tea Harvest Schedule
As for mid-to-high altitude oolong teas—such as those from Meishan, Zhuqi, Fanlu, and Alishan Townships in Alishan, as well as Fanzitian and Sancengping in ShanLinXi—a small amount has already been picked, and full-scale harvesting will begin soon. Meanwhile, further north in Ren’ai Township and the Lishan tea region, peak harvest is estimated to start in early May.
Growing Conditions
With abundant rainfall this year, overall tea bush growth has been excellent, free from serious issues with erratic budding, pests, or frost damage. Combined with cooler temperatures during the growing period, the tea bushes grew more slowly, which typically allows them more time to accumulate nutrients. As a result, this year’s spring tea is shaping up to offer both great yield and exceptional quality!
2025 High Mountain Spring Tea Release Schedule
As for the release dates everyone is eager to know, we are already up in the mountains sourcing tea. However, based on our assessment, the fresh leaves have not yet reached their peak quality. We expect mid-to-late April to be the prime time for sourcing. Please follow our Facebook page and website—we’ll list new, high-quality teas as soon as they arrive!
🔔 Friendly Reminder: A quick note for beginner tea lovers—high-altitude regions (above 1,800 meters) like Dayuling, Lishan, HuaGung, and Biluxi only begin budding in early April, and harvesting cannot begin until May at the earliest. If you see online sellers offering “first-flush spring tea” from Dayuling, Lishan, HuaGung, or Biluxi in April, these are counterfeit products—don’t be fooled!