What is Alishan tea?

Ali Mountain (Alishan) Tea is an oolong tea grown high in the mountains of central Taiwan. Alishan tea has a light orchid aroma and a slightly sweet, yet complex flavor with a hint of fruits and flowers and a light creaminess.

What is Gabaron oolong tea good for?

GABA Oolong Tea,or Gabaron, is a tea that has a high content of gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA). It’s produced in an anaerobic environment, oxygen-free, with lots of nitrogen which results in an accumulation of GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) in the tea leaves. Gaba oolong tea is perfect for meditation enthusiasts.

Does Alishan tea have caffeine?

Alishan tea has a moderate caffeine content of about 40 mg a cup. The more oxidized a tea, the higher it’s caffeine content. Green tea has very little caffeine and black tea has quite a bit. Oolong has a moderate amount.

How long do you steep Alishan tea?

3-4 minutes
Heat water to 195° F (before boiling). Pour 8 oz. of water over tea leaves. Steep tea for 3-4 minutes (depending on taste preference).

How do you drink high mountain tea?

Heat: Heat a kettle of water to 90° C. Measure Out: 1 teaspoon of Alishan tea for every 250 ml of water poured in the kettle. Steep: Steep the leaves in the tea anywhere between 3 to 5 minutes. Remove: Remove tea leaves and pour.

Is Oolong better than green tea?

Green tea has clearly more amounts of antioxidants and hence has more health benefits than oolong tea. This is an area where green tea has more advantages than oolong tea. In fact, not just oolong, green tea is a clear winner in this category as compared to all the other forms of tea.

What are the characteristics of Alishan high mountain tea?

Moreover, due to the big temperature difference, the tea trees are in slow growth, and thus the tea buds and leaves are soft, the mesophyll is thick, and it is rich in pectin substance etc. And all of above features are the characteristics that the Alishan high mountain tea shows.

Where to buy high mountain Alishan Oolong tea?

Alishan Oolong from the mountain plantation (altitude 700-1100m) – it is hand cut tea from selected leaves. A little bit more expensive and also good for everyday. Alishan Oolong from the alpine plantation (altitude 1100-1200m) – selected leaves from alpine plantations.

Where is Ali Shan tea grown in Taiwan?

Ali Shan tea (sometimes spelt alishan) typically refers to oolong tea grown in the Ali Mountain in central Taiwan. This tea qualifies as a High Mountain tea because most tea gardens are situated in altitudes from 1000 meters to 1500 meters.

Why is Alishan tea good for the heart?

Protect heart and blood vessels ：Alishan Tea lowers cholesterol. The caffeine and antioxidants contained can accelerate metabolism, which are good for cardiovascular health. Soothe mood ：Alishan Tea contains alanine that helps relieve stress. Caffeine helps refresh.