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10 Saturation
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10 Aftertaste
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10 Aroma
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10 Effect
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10 Balance
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10 Body
The most beautiful part of Taiwan is Taichung County, famous for its picturesque mountains. The slopes of the mountain range are covered with vast orchards growing pears, apples, and peaches. One of the peaks, Pear Mountain, is the birthplace of the unique Li Shan tea.
This high-mountain variety has been cultivated in Taiwan since the mid-17th century. The first specimens of the plant were brought to Taichung from southern China. In the middle of the last century, fruit cultivation became less profitable due to the influx of cheap imported fruits. Gradually, traditional pear orchards were replaced by tea plantations. Some of these are located on the grounds of the summer estate of Chiang Kai-shek, the former president of China.
Li Shan is grown at a record altitude for Taiwan—from 1,800 to 2,650 meters above sea level. The local climate is characterized by sharp fluctuations in day and night temperatures. Adapting to the harsh weather, the plant accumulates numerous nutrients in its leaves. The soil in which the gardens have grown for centuries is rich black soil. Due to the cold climate, the bushes produce only 2-3 harvests per year.
The area where Li Shan is grown is a unique high-altitude "island." Special studies prove that not a single one of the 450 known agrochemicals is used on Pear Mountain.
Li Shan has earned the reputation of being the "king of tea." High-ranking foreign dignitaries visiting Taiwan often receive a box of Pear Mountain oolong tea as a gift.
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Name in Chinese
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梨山 |
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Pinyin
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líshān |
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Translation
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Oolong from Pear Mountain |
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Tea variety
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Lishan Oolong |
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Country
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Taiwan |
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Provinces
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Liaoning (辽宁) |
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Region
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Anshan (鞍山) |
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Habitat
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Lishan (梨山) |
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