ali shan
by adagio teas
(27 reviews)
Ali Shan is an alpine green oolong tea from Taiwan. While relatively new, Ali Shan is one of Taiwan's most famous tea growing areas, producing beautiful high mountain oolong teas from its misty peaks. Warm sugar and deeply layered floral aromas, with a melting, creamy mouthfeel. Mellow and light bodied, this hand-crafted Ali Shan oolong is excellent for multiple infusions on a quiet afternoon. Steep at 195°F for 2-3 minutes
Recent reviews
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Chris Connell
This green tea is smooth and delicious. The tea tasted great without the need to add sugar or honey. I absolutely loved this tea. A little goes a long way.
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Lawrence Devore
A really nice mellow oolong. Light green in color. Will add it in the future.
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Jen S
This is a good green Oolong. Smooth mouth feel and pleasant mild green tea flavor. Multiple steps for this one all day for me.
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Zell Maestro
A pleasant, very smooth oolong more akin to a green tea. Pretty simple, and nothing really notable about it, but was nice, and soothing for my upset throat.
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Julie W
I knew i would love this tea before I ever brewed it. Love brewing teas that unfurl! Excellent aroma and taste. Love this tea! A bit lighter than the usual teas I drink...but I really like this one.
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Sharon Dawson
The round green bubbles of tea were cute in the packet. The smell was simple and like a standard green tea. It had a strong flavor when cold brewed overnight, and reminded me of the taste of Gunpowder Green Tea. So if you're a fan of Gunpowder tea, this one is for you.
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Morgan Sohl
I got the chance to try this one as a sampler. It tasted a bit like kelp dashi to me, but I'm unfamiliar with this tea and the brewing method for it so I might be an outlier here. Still, I enjoyed the savory, kelp-like flavor I got from this.
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Jeanine B.
This smooth and buttery oolong is a sweet treat with a subtle floral flavor. I can get three delicious steeps.
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Kathleen Krantz
I love almost all oolongs, but the Ali shan is even smoother than other oolongd. Almost as good as one of the master blend teas but without the hefty price.
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Cassandra Guild
As this tea said it should be brewed in a gaiwan, and I don't own one, I put a saucer over the top of my mug. This tea had a slight leafiness to it. I wasn't really tasting the honey, but for some reason I was getting an almost cinnamon aftertaste. I also felt like it had a creaminess to it. Overall, this tea was enjoyable, but there are others I prefer more.
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Cameron Kilchrist
I reviewed this tea on its parent site and I've since changed my opinion. It's great and all but not for the price. It's a little milky but not necessarily creamy but altogether decent for the price. It's good otherwise.
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L Silva
Im not sure why it's so expensive but hey it's goodish. I don't think it's worth the price not that it's that bad. I just think it's a bit of a big ask.
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Tracy Jones
A green oolong with a mild grassy flavor, with just a hint of floral lingering at the end of each sip while hot. The floral notes, a cross between jasmine and lilac, comes forward more as the tea cools. I enjoyed it more warm/cool.
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Sleepy Greyhound
A greener oolong with a lovely floral aroma, smooth mouth feel and delicious flavor.
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shesallthat
This is an outstanding tea. When brewed at a low temp for two minutes the results are sweet, floral and delicious.
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Juhea Yahng
Really light and floral. Not bitter at all, but a little on the grassy side for my usual taste
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Alexis Wolf
I agree with previous reviewers--this tea is definitely not bitter, but it was a bit earthy for my taste.
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Michael Jacobson
Solid delicate tea with an almost honey-like taste. It was very good. Not bitter, per se, but a bit earthy.
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Michael M
Soft honey and floral notes with a silky mouthfeel. A fantastic Oolong with a lot of depth and character. Highly recommended.
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Katie DiBenedetto
It was ok, I wasn't nearly as impressed as I thought I would be though. It did have a bit of a creamy vanilla note which was nice. But I still prefer the jade oolong.
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Faith Pippenger
Undoubtedly some of the best tea I've had. It has such a depth of flavor and although I don't think I'd be able to properly appreciate it every day, it makes for a nice treat.