- Elevation: 1200 Meters
- Farming: Wild Grow with only minimal human intervention
Most Ali Shan teas are grown in dense, organized rows of bushes along the mountainsides, allowing for higher yields and greater control over cultivation and processing.
In contrast, Da Ali Shan White Tea comes from wild tea plants growing with minimal human intervention. It offers a delicate sweetness layered with mineral-like earthiness, reminiscent of smooth beach pebbles. Its texture is notably thick and full-bodied, especially with longer steeps.
Growing in closer harmony with their natural surroundings, wild tea plants produce a distinctive expression of the mountain. We invite you to slow down, brew a pot, and discover the difference for yourself.
The Sourcing Story:
In the summer of 2025, our tea buyer, Chih Hui, traveled to Ali Shan, Taiwan, to visit a farmer who makes white tea from wild mountain tea plants. She brought some back to Teance, where we introduced it through a special White Tea Tasting and featured it on our menu for a limited time.
Thanks to the wonderful feedback from our tea community and the help of a friend who brought this tea back from Taiwan in 2026 Nov, we are delighted to welcome this Da Ali Shan White Tea back to Teance!
A Journey into the Mountains:
During her visit, Chih Hui and her family joined the farmer to explore the mountain where the tea grows. Once an abandoned tea farm, the land gradually returned to a natural habitat, with native vegetation growing among the original tea plants.
Rather than clearing the land, the farmer chose to preserve its natural environment and planted approximately 2,000 young tea plants among the existing vegetation. These young plants must adapt and grow alongside other native plants, developing their own strength and resilience. Chih Hui had the chance to witness this unique growing environment firsthand.
Steeping Guidelines:
- 5g | 6oz. @ 200˚F | 1.5-2 mins.
- May be re-steeped multiple times, go as many you think it is done!!
- Use a glass or porcelain teapot.
- Drain completely and serve.
