ShanLinXi High Mountain Tea is grown at high altitudes between 1,000 and 1,800 meters. Due to the slow growth rate and high elevation, the leaves yield less bitterness, offer a wonderful sweet aftertaste, and possess a distinct high mountain aroma. Furthermore, spring and winter harvests offer noticeably different flavor profiles. Beyond these, ShanLinXi High Mountain Tea has unique characteristics that set it apart from other tea-growing regions.
Pronounced cool, mineral, and cedar notes: The region is home to abundant fir trees and primeval forests, so the tea leaves sometimes carry a cedar-like aroma. The higher the altitude, the more pronounced this cool, mineral freshness becomes. However, this is not found in every tea garden or every year; it is most prominent in areas like LongFengXia, Yangwan, and Zhuwan.
Even, glossy appearance: ShanLinXi High Mountain Tea leaves are neatly rolled and uniform in appearance. When brewed, the liquor is golden, glossy, and exceptionally clear. On the palate, it feels lively and aromatic, slipping down the throat with a smooth, refreshing finish.
These characteristics are generally more pronounced in higher-elevation tea areas, though not every tea garden exhibits all of them every single year.
▲ ShanLinXi High Mountain Tea is characterized by a lingering sweet aftertaste and a prominent mountain aroma.