| Tea Name | Main Origin | Reference Price Range (per 600g) | Core Flavor Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dongding Oolong Tea (凍頂烏龍茶) | Lugu Township, Nantou County | Approx. $37 ~ $112 USD | Medium-oxidized and medium-roasted. The tea liquor is golden yellow, featuring a unique toasty charcoal aroma and ripe fruit notes. It has a smooth, rich body with a deep, lingering sweet aftertaste. |
| Alishan High Mountain Tea (阿里山高山茶) | Alishan Tea Area, Chiayi County (Alt. 1,000–1,700m) | Approx. $62 ~ $150 USD | Lightly-oxidized and lightly-roasted. The liquor is a bright honey-green or golden yellow. Grown in cool mountain climates, it possesses a distinct alpine character (“Shan Tou Qi”) with elegant floral (orchid) and fresh bamboo leaf aromas, tasting crisp, sweet, and smooth. |
| Oriental Beauty Oolong (東方美人茶 / White Tip Oolong) | Beipu & Emei Townships, Hsinchu County; Miaoli County | Approx. $125 ~ $375 USD+ (Award winners can exceed $3,000) | Heavily-oxidized (about 60–70%). The young tea buds are bitten by tiny green leafhoppers, sparking a natural chemical defense. The leaves display five colors (white, green, red, yellow, brown). The amber liquor offers rich natural honey and ripe peach aromas, tasting exceptionally sweet and smooth with zero bitterness. |
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