Taiwan currently has three major high mountain oolong tea production regions: ShanLinXi, Lishan, and Alishan. The Alishan tea region is primarily located in Chiayi County, with a small portion in Yunlin, at elevations between 1,000 and 1,700 meters. The ShanLinXi tea region is located in Nantou County, at elevations between 1,000 and 1,700 meters. The Lishan tea region spans Taichung City and Nantou County, at elevations between 1,600 and 2,500 meters.
In addition to these three major regions, Taiwan has several other high mountain oolong tea origins, including Lala Mountain in Taoyuan, reaching up to about 1,600 meters; the Yushan tea region in Nantou, with a maximum elevation of 1,700 meters; and the Hehuanshan tea region in Nantou, reaching up to 1,800 meters.
High Mountain Oolong Tea Pricing
Among the three major high mountain oolong tea regions, Lishan tea grows at the highest elevation and commands the highest price. Wholesale prices for 2,000-meter Lishan high mountain oolong tea range from NT$3,000 to NT$4,000. Teas grown above 2,200 meters start at approximately NT$4,000. Winter harvest teas are typically more expensive due to smaller yields.
▲Oolong tea plantations in the Lishan area feature the highest average elevation and the highest prices.
ShanLinXi and Alishan tea regions sit at lower elevations than Lishan, resulting in more accessible prices. Wholesale prices for ShanLinXi and Alishan teas grown above 1,500 meters hover around NT$2,000. However, due to high tourism in these areas, prices have seen gradual increases in recent years.