Tea Research and Extension Station

Basic Introduction to Alishan High Mountain TeaAlishan High Mountain Tea, a top-quality tea from Taiwan. According to many years of research and investigation by the Tea Research and Extension Station, the world's best tea plantations are concentrated in mountainous areas within about 50 kilometers of the Tropic of Cancer. The Alishan tea region is located near the 23.5-degree north latitude in Chiayi County. It encompasses the townships of Alishan, Fanlu, Zhukesi, Meishan, and Dabu in Chiayi County, Taiwan Province. The planting area covers approximately 2,500 hectares. Product CharacteristicsAlishan High Mountain Tea grows on mid-altitude slopes above 1,000 meters with low temperatures, surrounded by clouds and mist all year round. The area has ample water supply, abundant sunlight, clear and clean water, plus advanced tea-making techniques. This can be described as a combination of "blessed land and outstanding people"; the tea not only has an exquisite aroma but also a sweet, smooth taste that lingers in the mouth and is very resilient to brewing, making it a superior quality tea. Local tea farmers can grasp the characteristics of Alishan tea and use semi-fermented green tea to bring out its high-mountain qualities, which makes it widely favored in the tea community.The Shizhuo…