First Flush Alishan Honey Black Tea - Young Tips (Exclusive)

A graceful artisan high-mountain black tea with fragrant white blossoms, honeyed sweetness, and remarkable elegance. (Exclusive selection with very limited quantity)

The Experience

Harvested during the prized first flush of spring from Taiwan's celebrated Alishan mountain range, this exceptional high-mountain black tea reveals a side of black tea that is rarely experienced—light, refined, and beautifully aromatic. While many black teas are known for their boldness, this tea expresses the remarkable elegance that Alishan's cool mountain climate, mineral-rich soils, and slow-growing tea plants naturally produce.

Its long, twisted leaves gradually unfurl during brewing, offering a sensory journey that begins long before the first sip. The dry leaves evoke the freshness of a mountain forest after gentle rain, with aromas of rich earth, ripe apricot, toasted barley, and lightly roasted nuts. As warm water awakens the leaves, the fragrance transforms into an exquisite bouquet of magnolia blossoms, white flowers, lychee, and delicate citrus, filling the teapot with the unmistakable perfume of spring.

The cup is silky and light-bodied, balancing floral elegance with gentle honeyed sweetness and a subtle earthy depth. Delicate yet expressive, it is a beautiful reminder that the finest black teas can be as nuanced and captivating as the world's most celebrated oolongs.

Aromas

Dry Leaves: Fresh earth • Apricot • Toasted barley • Roasted nuts • Gentle florals

Wet Leaves: Magnolia blossoms • White flowers • Lychee • Bright citrus • Spring garden

Tasting Notes

• Top: Magnolia blossom • Wildflower honey
• Mid: White florals • Lychee • Gentle earthiness
• Finish: Silky, delicate, lingering sweetness
• Body: Light

Why You'll Love It

• Harvested (hand picked) during the prized first flush of spring
• Exceptionally fragrant with elegant white floral aromas
• Smooth, naturally sweet, and free of bitterness
• A rare expression of Taiwan's high-mountain black tea craftsmanship
• Multiple infusions reveal evolving layers of floral and fruit notes

Origin & Ingredients

• Origin: Alishan, Chiayi County, Taiwan
• Harvest: First Flush (Current Harvest: Hand Picked in Spring 2026)
• Elevation: High Mountain, Approximately 1,300–1,600 meters (4,200–5,250 feet)
• Style: Twisted Leaf 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, adding 30–60 seconds with each infusion

Perfect For

Quiet mornings, afternoon reflection, or anyone who appreciates delicate floral teas with exceptional aroma and refined complexity.

Explore Our Heritage Taiwanese Tea Collection

Discover exceptional teas from Taiwan's celebrated mountains, where generations of craftsmanship and remarkable terroir create some of the world's finest teas.

First Flush Alishan Honey Black Tea  - Young Tips (This Tea)
Flavors: Magnolia blossoms, white florals, and gentle honeyed sweetness.
→ Best for: lovers of elegant, floral black teas.

First Flush Alishan Honey Black Tea - Artisan Rolled
Flavors: juicy peach, apricot, and silky honeyed sweetness.
→ Best for: fruit-forward, refined black tea experiences.

First Flush Alishan Chin Shin 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.

First Flush Alishan Jin Xuan 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.