First Flush Alishan Honey Black Tea - Artisan Rolled

A rare artisan rolled high-mountain black tea with luscious stone fruit, honeyed sweetness, and an irresistibly silky finish. (Exclusive selection with very limited quantity)

The Experience

Harvested during the prized first flush of spring from the mist-covered peaks of Taiwan's renowned Alishan mountain range, this exceptional black tea offers a rare expression of one of the world's most celebrated tea-growing regions. While Alishan is best known for producing exquisite oolong teas, only a small portion of each spring harvest is carefully crafted into black tea, making teas like this both uncommon and highly sought after.

Its tightly rolled leaves slowly unfurl as they steep, revealing the remarkable influence of Alishan's cool mountain climate, mineral-rich soils, and slow-growing tea plants. The result is a naturally sweet, fruit-forward cup that captures the freshness of spring while delivering the elegance and depth of a fine black tea.

The experience begins long before the first sip. The dry leaves release inviting aromas of sweet greens, ripe peach, dried apricot, buttery pastry, and a hint of bright citrus. As the leaves awaken in hot water, they transform into a fragrant bouquet of juicy peach, ripe pear, wildflower honey, and creamy stone fruit.

Silky in texture with a naturally lingering sweetness, this tea is a beautiful example of how Taiwan's high-mountain terroir can produce black teas of extraordinary refinement.

Aromas

Dry Leaves: Sweet greens • Peach • Dried apricot • Buttery pastry • Bright citrus

Wet Leaves: Juicy peach • Ripe pear • Wildflower honey • Creamy stone fruit • Delicate florals

Tasting Notes

• Top: Honeyed peach
• Mid: Ripe apricot • Juicy pear
• Finish: Silky, creamy, lingering sweetness
• Body: Light to Medium

Why You'll Love It

• Crafted from the prized first flush spring harvest
• Rare high-mountain black tea from Taiwan's famed Alishan region
• Naturally sweet with expressive stone fruit aromas
• Silky mouthfeel with exceptional clarity and elegance
• Excellent for multiple infusions that reveal evolving flavors

Origin & Ingredients

• Origin: Alishan, Chiayi County, Taiwan
• Elevation: High Mountain, Approximately 1,300–1,600 meters (4,200–5,250 feet)
• Harvest: First Flush (Current Harvest: Spring 2026)
• Style: Rolled High-Mountain Black Tea
• Ingredients: Pure black tea

How to Brew

• 1 heaping teaspoon loose leaf
• 205–212°F (96–100°C) water
• Steep 2–4 minutes
• Re-steep 3–5 times, increasing the steeping time slightly with each infusion

Perfect For

Tea enthusiasts exploring Taiwan's exceptional black teas, quiet afternoon rituals, or anyone who appreciates naturally sweet, fruit-forward teas with remarkable elegance.

Explore Our Heritage Taiwanese Tea Collection

Experience the artistry of Taiwan's legendary tea mountains through a curated selection of exceptional handcrafted teas.

First Flush Stonefruit Alishan Black Tea (This Tea)
Juicy stone fruit, honeyed sweetness, and silky elegance
→ Best for: lovers of refined, fruit-forward black teas

First Flush Magnolia Alishan Black Tea
Magnolia blossoms, white florals, and gentle honeyed sweetness.
→ Best for: lovers of elegant, floral black teas.

Fragrant First Flush Alishan Oolong Tea
Delicate orchid blossoms with fresh fruit notes and a light, fragrant finish.
→ Best for: tea lovers seeking the freshest expression of Taiwan's spring harvest.

Jin Xuan First Flush Alishan Oolong Tea
Naturally creamy, silky, and floral with a lingering buttery sweetness.
→ Best for: those who enjoy smooth, elegant, and naturally creamy teas.

Alishan High Mountain Oolong Tea
Buttery, floral, and beautifully balanced with notes of pear and orchid.
→ Best for: experiencing Taiwan's iconic high-mountain tea.

Oriental Beauty Oolong Tea
Naturally honeyed with ripe fruit notes and a remarkably sweet finish.
→ Best for: adventurous tea drinkers looking for exceptional complexity.

Formosa Oolong Tea
A classic Taiwanese oolong offering a balanced cup with floral sweetness and gentle roasted notes.
→ Best for: everyday enjoyment and exploring traditional Taiwanese tea.

Seasonal Availability

Extremely Limited Supply

This tea is harvested only during the first spring flush, when the youngest leaves produce their most vibrant aromas and refined flavors after the winter season. Furthermore, only a small quantity of premium leaves is processed as black tea rather than oolong tea.  Once the season's harvest is sold, it will not be available again until the following spring.