A macro pile of Ali Shan Oolong loose leaf tea on a table
Ali Shan Oolong Loose leaf arranged in a circle
Ali Shan Oolong Infusion in a glass cup
Ali Shan Oolong tea caddy

No. 94

Ali Shan - Loose Leaf Tea

Sale price£10.95

A premium-grade Oolong tea from the mountains of Taiwan, this loose leaf oolong offers a milky-sweet flavour with notes of sweet apricot.

Format
size:50g Pack
Quantity:

Delivery Info

Christmas Delivery cut-off dates

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Please note all times listed are in UK GMT. 

UK Christmas Delivery cut-off dates

Standard Delivery

Royal Mail

2pm Friday 20th December

UK Tracked

DPD

Midnight Sunday 22nd December

Next Working-Day

DPD

2pm Monday 23rd December

Saturday

DPD

2pm Friday 20th December

International Standard Economy cut-off dates

All dispatched via Royal Mail, delivered by postal service of destination country

All non-European destinations (except South Africa, Canada, Middle and Far East and USA)

2pm Wednesday 9th October

Hong Kong, Middle and Far East, Singapore and South Africa

2pm Monday 21st October

Canada and USA

2pm Wednesday 6th November

Cyprus, Eastern Europe, Greece, Iceland, Malta, Turkey and Western Europe

2pm Monday 2nd December

Other International Shipping cut-off dates 

UPS

2pm Friday 13th December

Fedex

2pm Friday 13th December

 

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UK deliveries

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Method

Cost

Carrier

Transit time

Standard

£3.50, Free - over £40

Royal Mail

2-5 days, Tracked

DPD Tracked

£6.50 Free - over £100

DPD

1-3 days, Tracked

Next-Working-Day

£9.95

DPD

Orders placed before 2pm, Dispatched Monday - Friday, Next Working Day, Tracked

Saturday

£15.00

DPD

Orders placed before 2pm, Saturday delivery, Tracked

Orders are processed and dispatched Monday-Friday. 

*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays. 

*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays. 

European deliveries

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Method

Cost

Carrier

Transit time

Standard

From £5.50

Royal Mail

3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)

Economy

From £5.50

Royal Mail

3-7 days, up to 21*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)

Tracked

From £15.95

Fedex / UPS

3-5 days, up to 8*, Tracked

*Most deliveries will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.

*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays. 

 

Rest of the World


Method

Cost

Carrier

Transit time

Standard

From £4.00

Royal Mail

8-15 days, up to 30*, Not Tracked (Offered for orders less than £50 only)

USA tracked

From £15.00

UPS

2-3 days, up to 7*, Tracked

ROW Tracked

From £18.95

UPS

1-5 days, up to 5*, Tracked


*Most delivery will be made within the usual time-frame, but some areas and services may experience delays.

*Please note estimated transit time is based on business days and does not include weekends or holidays. 

International Buyers (Including EU) – Please Note:

Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be before buying.

If you have any questions, please contact us via sales@theteamakers.co.uk.

An exquisite grade of Oolong, our Ali Shan loose-leaf tea is grown among the mountainous hills of Chuaya County, Taiwan, and produces a delicious buttery infusion with delicate hints of milky sweet apricot.

This exceptional loose leaf, which is celebrated as one of the best high mountain Oolong teas available, is grown from the Jin Xuan cultivar at an altitude exceeding 1200m above sea level, in a dreamy climate that is blustery, cool and humid. These conditions are known for accenting a buttery mouthfeel and can be seen within other high grown teas.

Within the tea garden, each plant is lovingly nursed until the supple young tea leaves emerge. Once they reach their optimum, the leaves are picked, withered, cooled, tossed, the colour fixed by gentle heating, rolling and drying. The result is a dark green, tightly rolled and partially oxidised Oolong tea pellet with light brown stems. Brewing this tea produces a green, golden infusion that is best enjoyed throughout the day.

Alternatives

A fantastic alternative, but still a Taiwanese mountain-grown tea, is our No. 90 Four Seaon Oolong tea. Experience a floral flavour paired with toasted nuts.

Region

Chiayi Region, Taiwan

Chiayi, located on Taiwan's southwestern coast, features a diverse landscape that starts with low-lying coastal plains and gradually rises eastward towards the famous Alishan mountain range. The western part of the county lies at 69m above sea level, while Alishan reaches just above 2,000m. The eastern boundary meets Mount Yu (Jade Mountain), Taiwan's highest peak at 3,952m. Chiayi ischaracterised by high levels of precipitation throughout the
year, supporting rich agricultural and natural biodiversity.

The low-lying coastal region experiences a tropical monsoon climate (Am), with hot, wet, and overcast summers, and a humid, mostly clear dry season. Temperatures here range between 15°C and 31°C. In the elevated areas, the climate shifts to subtropical highland (Cwb), with wet monsoons and cool winters. Average temperatures range from 11°C in December to 19°C in July. The misty hills, between 1,000m and 2,000m, are ideal for cultivating the renowned Alishan Oolong tea. The region’s low temperatures and high humidity foster the growth of tender, aromatic leaves. Chiayi is also famed for producing rice, pineapples, and citrus. The varying climates support diverse vegetation, including bamboo, palms, and tropical evergreens in lower areas, while higher elevations are home to cypress, red pine, spruce, and fir trees.

3g - 4g

200ml

100°C

3 - 4mins