Oolong - Nantou Four Seasons

This oolong is made from a cultivar that can be harvested year-round—si ji chun, which means four seasons like spring. It’s grown in mountainous Nantou County, Taiwan, in the central part of the island. The hand-picked leaves are oxidized about 15% and rolled into ball shapes in small batches; this process, plus a final light baking, yields an ambrosial fragrance, nectar-sweet and floral. As the leaves unfurl through multiple infusions, light flavors of pine, white pepper and a fresh green note linger.

A well-balanced, popular tea, it's a wonderful introduction to the oolong category.

Country: Taiwan

Region: Nantou County

Tasting Notes: creamy, nectar, gardenia

Harvest Season: Spring 2026

Temperature: 210º F

Pot: 3-5 grams, 2-3 minute steep

Gaiwan: ¼-⅓ full, 10-20 second steep