Category Archives: High-Mountain Oolong

Tributary Teas Lishan Huagang High-Mountain Tea [Episode 338]

Posted on November 7, 2019 by

We go back to an old favorite, High-Mountain oolong. This tea is crisp, fresh, and very enjoyable. Thank you to the folks over at Tributary Teas for providing it! https://tributaryteas.com/

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Mud & Leaves Golden Prize Technique Roasted Oolong [Episode 329]

Posted on August 27, 2019 by

This episode, Denny and I drink a Taiwanese oolong from a vendor, predominantly known for their pottery/teaware. This tea is grown in Nantou county in Taiwan and is made by the Hsieh Jiang Lin Tea Company. https://www.mudandleaves.com/store/p537/Golden_Prize_Technique_High_Mountain_Oolong%2C_Spring_2019.html

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Wang Family Tea Alishan High-Mountain Oolong [Episode 314]

Posted on May 14, 2019 by

This episode, Denny and I return to an old favorite, a high-mountain Alishan. It’s been a while since we’ve tasted a fresh high-mountain tea making this a really pleasant treat. This Alishan was kindly provided by Miguel of Wang Family Tea. … Continue reading →

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Farmer Chen’s Primitive Charcoal Light Roast Lishan [Episode 275]

Posted on August 14, 2018 by

We drink Farmer Chen’s Lightly Roasted Lishan Tea. This one is very similar but also a little bit different from a few generes of Taiwanese oolongs. Thanks to Nug at Dead Leaves Club for the sample. You can find more … Continue reading →

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Garrett Pre-Taiwan Travel Diaries [Inbetweenisode 171]

Posted on July 20, 2018 by

In this episode, we discuss Garrett’s upcoming trip to Taiwan in September. We talk about shopping for tea abroad, what he hopes to buy, and some aspects of traveling there. After he returns from his trip in late September, we … Continue reading →

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Some Reasons You Should Consider Aging More Oolong & Less Pu’erh

Posted on July 14, 2018 by

Sometimes when I’m sipping a particularly delicious aged oolong, I’ll glance over at my tea fridge and then to my wine cooler and get some major self doubt. I enjoy drinking pu’erh and happen to own enough that I’ll be … Continue reading →

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TShop’s Yushan, Taiwanese High Mountain Oolong [Episode 227]

Posted on September 12, 2017 by

A crisp, tasty green high mountain oolong from TShop. Extremely refreshing with good depth and huigan.

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Czajownia Alishan [Episode 190]

Posted on December 27, 2016 by

A crisp, fresh, Alishan coming from an unlikely source in Poland.

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Teamasters Alishan [Episode 172]

Posted on August 23, 2016 by

This episode, Denny and James drink a fresh 2016 Alishan from Teamasters generously supplied by Ryan Ahn of the Penn State Institute.

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Shopping for Tea in Taiwan FAQ

Posted on June 4, 2016 by

Since my first trip to Taiwan, I’ve been frequently asked about what to do and where to go for tea in Taiwan. This is an attempt to answer some of these questions.. I should also preface this with a warning. I’m … Continue reading →

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