The most beautiful part of Taiwan is Taichung County, famous for its picturesque mountains. The slopes of the mountain range are covered with vast gardens where pears, apples and peaches grow. One of the peaks, Pear Mountain, is the birthplace of the unique Li Shan tea.
The highland 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 growing became less profitable due to the influx of cheap imported fruits. Gradually, traditional pear orchards were replaced by tea plantations. Some of them are located on the territory of the summer estate of Chiang Kai-shek, the former president of China.
Li Shan is grown at a record altitude for Taiwan - from 1800 to 2650 m above the Pacific Ocean. The local climate is characterized by sharp changes in day and night temperatures. Adapting to bad weather, the plant accumulates many useful substances in its leaves. The soil on which the gardens have grown for centuries is the richest black soil. Due to the cold climate, the bushes yield only 2-3 harvests per year.
The area where Li Shan is grown is a kind of high-mountain "island". Special studies prove that out of 450 known agrochemicals, not a single one is used on Pear Mountain.
Li Shan has earned the reputation of being the "king of tea." High-ranking foreigners 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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Лишань (梨山) |
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