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The highest tea in your cup. Grown at 2,000 meters above sea level on Taiwan’s legendary Pear Mountain, our Lishan Oolong is one of the rarest and most celebrated high-mountain teas in the world. Silky, naturally sweet, and deeply floral — this is Taiwanese oolong at its most extraordinary.

Among all of Taiwan’s famous oolong teas, Lishan stands apart. “Lishan” (梨山) means Pear Mountain — a remote region in central Taiwan’s Taichung County where the elevation is so extreme, the air so cool, and the mountain mist so persistent that the tea plants here grow at a fraction of the pace of lowland teas. That slowness is everything. The longer a leaf takes to grow, the more complex its flavor becomes — concentrating aromatic oils, natural sugars, and minerals into every single leaf.

At 2,000 meters, Lishan sits among the highest tea-growing elevations in the world. The days are crisp and bright; the nights drop sharply cold. The soil is mineral-rich and nourished by mountain springs. Clouds wrap the gardens for much of the day, filtering sunlight and keeping the leaves tender and full of life. Tea farmers in this region have spent generations learning to work with this unforgiving, extraordinary landscape — and the result is a cup that tastes like nowhere else on earth.

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Tasting Notes

Aroma: Delicate floral bouquet — fresh orchid, hints of gardenia, and crisp mountain air. The dry leaf carries a subtle sweetness even before brewing.

Flavor: Smooth and naturally sweet with a savory depth underneath. Notes of warm cream, soft peach, and fresh florals unfold gradually across multiple steeps. Zero bitterness — the hallmark of true high-mountain oolong.

Body: Silky and full, with a coating mouthfeel that lingers pleasantly.

Finish: Long, clean, and gently sweet — a quality tea drinkers call “hui gan” (回甘), the slow returning sweetness that blooms in the back of the throat minutes after each sip.

Liquor: Bright golden-green, clear and luminous in the cup.

Brewing Guide

Gongfu Style — recommended, unlocks the full depth of Lishan

1. Leaf: 5g per 100ml water

2. Water temperature: 212°F / 100°C (fully boiling)

3. First steep: 45 seconds

4. Each additional steep: add 10–15 seconds

5. Re-steeps: Lishan oolong opens beautifully across 6–8 infusions. The flavor evolves with each steep — don’t stop at one.

Western Style — simple, everyday brewing

1. Leaf: 1 tablespoon (approx. 3g) per 8 oz cup

2. Water temperature: 212°F / 100°C (fully boiling)

3. Steep time: 2–3 minutes

Cold Brew — bright and silky

1. Leaf: 5g per 600ml / 20 oz room temperature water

2. Cover and refrigerate for 8–10 hours

3. The cold brew brings out a remarkable sweetness and a clean, almost juicy character

Pairing Suggestions

Lishan’s creamy, floral character pairs beautifully with:

Light butter cookies or shortbread — the creaminess mirrors the tea’s natural mouthfeel

Steamed seafood or delicate dumplings — the floral notes complement without overpowering

Mild cheeses like ricotta or fresh chèvre

Fresh stone fruits — peach, apricot, or white nectarine

A quiet morning or any moment that deserves your full attention

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Lishan oolong tea taste like?

Lishan oolong is known for its naturally sweet, creamy, and floral flavor profile. Expect notes of orchid, soft peach, and warm cream, with a silky mouthfeel and a clean, lingering sweetness in the finish. Unlike lower-altitude teas, Lishan has virtually no bitterness.

How is Lishan oolong different from regular oolong tea?

The key difference is altitude. Lishan is grown at 2,000 meters above sea level — far higher than most oolong-producing regions. The extreme cold, persistent fog, and mineral-rich soil slow the growth of each leaf dramatically, concentrating flavor and aroma in a way that lower-grown teas simply cannot replicate. The result is a noticeably smoother, more complex, and more aromatic cup.

How is Lishan different from the 1000M Oolong?

Both are Taiwanese high-mountain oolongs, but grown at very different elevations. The 1000M Oolong is our everyday signature — smooth, fresh, and beautifully balanced. Lishan is grown at twice the altitude, producing a rarer, more complex, and more intensely floral cup. Think of the 1000M as your daily ritual, and Lishan as the one you save for a special, unhurried morning.

How many times can I steep Lishan oolong?

Lishan oolong can be steeped 6–8 times, especially when brewed gongfu style. Many tea drinkers find the 3rd and 4th steeps to be the most expressive — the leaves have fully opened and the full complexity of the tea reveals itself. Each steep offers a slightly different character, making it a meditative experience from first cup to last.

Is Lishan oolong tea caffeinated?

Yes. Like all oolong teas, Lishan contains caffeine — typically less than a cup of coffee but more than green tea. It also contains L-theanine, an amino acid that promotes calm, focused alertness, which balances the caffeine effect and makes it a wonderful tea for focused work or mindful moments.

What’s the best water temperature for brewing Lishan oolong?

Fully boiling water at 212°F (100°C) works best for this tea, bringing out its full floral depth and natural sweetness. If brewing gongfu style, you can pour directly from a boiling kettle.

Why is Lishan oolong more expensive than other teas?

Lishan is one of Taiwan’s highest and most remote tea-growing regions. The extreme elevation makes farming difficult, harvests smaller, and every leaf must be picked entirely by hand. Less tea is produced per season, and the quality of each leaf is extraordinarily high. In the world of tea, Lishan is what a single-vineyard wine is to everyday table wine — a rare, place-specific expression of craft and terroir.

What size should I order?

The 10g pouch is perfect for trying Lishan for the first time — it gives you enough for several gongfu-style sessions to fully explore the tea. The 30g and 60g pouches are ideal if you already know you love it and want a supply for your morning ritual. The 120g pouch is for the true Lishan devotee.

The DAE Difference

We source our Lishan directly from the mountain farms we know and trust — farms where the same families have been growing tea for generations, at elevations most people will never visit. Every pouch is traceable to a single origin, minimally processed, and shipped to you as fresh as possible.

If you’ve ever wanted to experience what truly exceptional Taiwanese tea tastes like — not approximated, not blended, not flavored — Lishan is the place to start.