Friday, September 21, 2012

Ali Shan Charcoal Fire Medium Roast

Ali Shan or Ali Mountain is a popular tourist destination in Taiwan.  Although Ali Shan Charcoal Roast is a High Mountain Oolong, it underwent a complex charcoal baking process.   Therefore, it brews a stronger liquor.   One can also find a 'heavy roast' version of the Oolong.      

Ali Shan
 Type:  Oolong     Producing Country:  Taiwan      Preparation:  90°C 4 Min

Dry Leaf:  The medium and dark semi-rolled chunks have interesting notes of coco and honey. 
Wet Leaf:  The wet leaves smell toasty and floral (orchid).   
Liquor:      The tea is gold-colored.  Besides roasted notes, it is not easy to identify other flavors.  It is similar to drinking a Japanese Hojicha. 

Tee Score:  3 out of 5