The Cuiluan North Line is a secondary tea region within the Cuiluan settlement tea area in Cuihua Village, Ren’ai Township, Nantou County. Cultivated along the Tou 91 Cuiluan Industrial Road, the tea produced here enjoys a stellar reputation in the tea community.
Geographical Location and Altitude of Cuiluan North Line
The highest altitude of the Cuiluan North Line reaches approximately 2,050 meters, while the tea gardens near the bottom by the Ruiyan River sit around 1,600 meters. Because the Cuiluan North Line is situated at the highest point of the Cuiluan settlement tea region, some tea merchants market it independently to highlight its unique altitude advantage.
The tea gardens are located at the 17 km mark of the Tou 91 Cuiluan Industrial Road. Most sections of this road are in poor condition; driving yourself is not recommended even with a four-wheel-drive vehicle, as the road surface is narrow and muddy. We recommend contacting local tea farmers in advance to arrange a shuttle service.
Store Manager's Review of Cuiluan North Line Tea
The tea trees cultivated in the Cuiluan North Line tea region are Qingxin Oolong, crafted into lightly fermented, fragrant high-mountain Oolong tea. Harvest seasons include spring tea (April and May), autumn tea (August), and winter tea (October), with summer tea and Winter Sprout Oolong being less common.
The taste profile of Cuiluan North Line tea is similar to that of the South Line because both share the same directional slope. Subtle differences in the tea leaves can arise from varying management practices and types of fertilizers used by different tea farmers. Additionally, with an altitude variation of nearly 500 meters across the region, tea gardens at different elevations also influence tea quality.