Alishan High Mountain Oolong - Aged 35 Years

This is a rare find—genuine aged Alishan oolong that's been carefully stored for 35 years. Aged high mountain oolong from Taiwan is uncommon enough on its own, but three and a half decades is seriously impressive.

Time has transformed this tea completely. The bright, floral character of young Alishan has evolved into something much deeper and more complex. Expect rich notes of aged wood, dried fruit, honey, and a subtle earthiness that comes only from proper long-term aging. There's a smoothness and mellowness that's impossible to replicate any other way—the edges have been worn completely smooth, leaving pure, concentrated flavor.

The liquor is a deep amber-brown, and the tea drinks thick and warming. It's gentle on the stomach despite its depth, which is one of the benefits of well-aged oolong. The taste lingers long after you've finished your cup, with layers that keep revealing themselves.

After 35 years, the leaves are dark and fragile, but they still have plenty of life in them. Multiple infusions bring out different facets—sometimes more fruit-forward, sometimes woodier, always complex. This is the kind of tea you sit with and pay attention to, not something to rush through.

If you're curious about what time does to high mountain Taiwanese oolong, or if you collect aged teas, this is a special opportunity.

Age: 35 years
Origin: Alishan, Taiwan
Storage: Traditional aging
Notes: aged wood, dried fruit, honey, raw cacao, smooth and deeply complex