Communitea x Wang Family 大禹嶺烏龍茶 (Dà Yǔ Lǐng Wūlóng Chá)
Grown at Taiwan’s highest teas elevations, Da Yu Ling is cherished for its ethereal clarity and glacier-fresh body.
Often described as the crown jewel of Taiwanese oolong, Da Yu Ling (大禹嶺) is grown at some of the highest elevations in the world for tea, pushing past 2,200 meters above sea level. These rare and sought-after leaves yield a complex, aromatic brew that captures the crisp essence of high mountain air. The extreme elevation creates slower-growing leaves, resulting in richer compounds and exceptional clarity in taste.
This tea offers a meditative journey through floral depth, forest clarity, and sweet vegetal complexity. Its buttery texture and orchid-laced finish evolve with each infusion, culminating in a signature “huigan”—a long-lasting returning sweetness that lingers on the palate.
This tea is part of our Communitea x Wang Family Tea series, vacuum-sealed at source and co-labeled to honor both origin, craft, and the work of growing and connecting communities. Every purchase helps grow educational and intercultural initiatives through Storied Journeys, Village Teacher, and the Communitea Project.
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Tea Info
Tea Origin
Cultivar: Qingxin Wulong 青心烏龍 Region: Da Yu Ling, Lishan, Taichung County Elevation: 2,200m+ Oxidation: Light (15–20%) Roast: Unroasted Caffeine: Medium Season: Spring 2024 Flavor Profile: Orchid, mung bean, mountain mist, highland butter Best For: High mountain oolong lovers, meditative sippers, seasoned gongfu brewers
Gongfu Brewing Method
Teaware: Gaiwan, Clay (pot seasoning and great heat retention, not as good for color appreciation), porcelain (color appreciation and good retention), or glass teapot (color appreciate but loses heat quickly)
Dry Leaf: Tightly rolled balls of vibrant forest green with pale silver tips. Aroma is lightly floral with sweet mung bean paste.
Liquor: Bright golden-yellow with buttery clarity and high mountain freshness.
First Round: Notes of fresh orchid and creamy sugarcane unfurl gently. Mouthfeel is silky and cooling.
Second Round: Aroma deepens to sweet mung bean and spring greens. Flavor becomes more vegetal with a dew-kissed finish.
Third Round: Rich buttery texture continues with an uplift of highland minerality. Lingering huí gān coats the throat and breath.
Fourth Round: A meditative final infusion with softened florals and delicate vegetal clarity.
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Communitea is committed to not white labeling. We are apart of each others stories. The teas our partners provide us with are the product of their hard work and commitment to community. We commit to fair pricing that respects their margins and also allows us to provide for our workers and programs in the US to continue the work.
The Wang Family
The Wang Family (brother and sister owners Josh and Ivy) have been farming and producing tea for four generations in Taiwan. They take pride in their traditional and sustainable farming practices that have been passed down through the generations; they believe in letting nature do its work, rather than relying on chemicals or other modern farming techniques.
By working alongside nature, they ensure that the unique characteristics and flavors of Taiwan's beautiful terroir are preserved in each cup of tea.
Another important aspect of their tea production is their use of traditional charcoal roasting. Unlike most modern tea roasters that use electricity or gas, they use high-quality longan wood charcoal sourced from a local renewable forest. The charcoal tea roasting process is a delicate task that requires skilled hands, patience, and a keen sense for the fire.
Partnership with Communitea
Our partnership with Wang Family Tea is built on shared roots—growing tea and growing community. As they cultivate sustainable, generational farming and tea education in Taiwan, we cultivate education, opportunity, and connection between our communities and theirs. Together, we create pathways for our communities to learn with and from one another through cross-cultural exchanges and community-based education—funded directly through every cup of Communitea.
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