Four Seasons Spring Oolong (SiJiChun Oolong)
Description
SiJiChun Oolong (Four Seasons Spring Oolong, 四季春) is exceptionally aromatic. It releases a bright floral fragrance reminiscent of lilac and gardenia, with a smooth, lightly creamy body and a refreshing, subtly sweet finish.
Grown across Taiwan’s mid-elevation mountain regions, its name—“Four Seasons Spring”—reflects both its ability to be picked throughout the year and its consistently vibrant profile.
+ Taiwanese Oolong
+ Mid-Elevation, Year-Round Harvest
+ Highly Aromatic, Floral & Fresh
+ Region: Taroko National Park, Taiwan
TASTING NOTES
💪Strength
Light to medium body, smooth and refreshing. More driven by aroma than weight, with a clean finish that makes it easy to drink across multiple infusions.
👅 Taste
Fresh and slightly green, with soft sweetness and hints of sugarcane and light creaminess. Bright upfront, finishing clean with a subtle cooling sensation
👃Fragrance
Highly aromatic, with lifted floral notes of lilac and gardenia. Fragrant and expressive in the first infusions, softening into a gentle sweetness over time.
HOW TO BREW
1. Measure the leaves
🍃1 tbsp. (≈3-5g )
Add tea leaves to a mug or teapot.
2. Add hot water
💧300 mL (10 oz) 🌡️ 85-95°C (180-205°F)
Lighter oolongs → lower temp, darker/roasted → higher temp.
3. Brew
⌛3-4 minutes
3-4 minutes for the first steep. Add an extra minute for each subsequent steep.
4. Serve
🍵Pour into a serving glass
Pour into your favour cup / mug (without leaves) to prevent over-steeping
SOURCE
📍Origin
Grown in Nantou County, Taiwan, this cultivar was developed locally and is known for its expressive aroma and consistency.
⛰️Altitude
Cultivated at low to mid elevations (~200–800m), below Taiwan’s high-mountain regions, where warmer conditions support harvesting in all four seasons (hence the name).
🌤️Growing Conditions
A warm, stable climate allows for multiple harvests throughout the year, encouraging faster leaf growth that produces a tea that is consistently fresh, floral, and aromatic.
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