High Mountain
5.0 out of 37 Reviews
Price range: $29.00 through $97.00
The appeal of High Mountain oolong — gaoshan cha — lies in a lovely paradox: the loftiest tea in the Hive is also one of the gentlest to drink. By Taiwanese tradition, only tea grown above 1,000 meters may wear the gaoshan name, and up there everything slows — thin air, cold nights, and afternoons wrapped in drifting cloud stretch each leaf’s growth, thickening it and hoarding its sweetness while the chill keeps bitterness from ever properly developing. Many tea lovers point to their first gaoshan as the cup where terroir stopped being romance and became something they could taste: flowers, fresh cream, sugarcane, and a cool, clean finish Taiwanese drinkers call gaoshan qi — “mountain air.”
This tea has earned its reputation peak by peak: Alishan, where gardens sit above a famous sea of morning cloud; Lishan, “Pear Mountain,” where tea shares its slopes with alpine orchards; and Dayuling, whose plots near 2,600 meters rank among the highest tea gardens on earth. Scarcity is built into the geography — there is only so much mountain above the cloud line, the slopes are too steep for machines, and the prized pickings come just twice a year, in spring and winter. Each small harvest is hand-plucked, rolled into glossy jade pearls, and rushed into vacuum-sealed pouches to trap the mountain’s freshness — the summit of Taiwanese tea craft, and the natural crown of our oolong shelf.
SarahN
Simply the best
Everything arrived exactly when promised. Not a single complaint. Their high mountain tea is absolutely wonderful. You’re all the best!
Derek Michael Bennett
The best oolong I've tried
This shop never disappoints with their high mountain oolong. Light, floral oolongs are my favorite and this one stands out. The bonus samples make every order fun. Totally worth the price.
Nathan Blake Garcia
Fresh, Quality Tea You Can Trust
Every tea here is fresh and full of flavor, whatever style you’re after! The quality really speaks for itself – you can tell there’s genuine care behind everything they sell. Whatever your taste, they’ve got something in the lineup that you’ll love!
VanessaR
Convenient Tea Bags That Deliver
Great tea! All the flavor of the loose leaf but in handy pyramid bags. Makes brewing at work so much quicker and less messy. Already putting in my next order because this hits the spot every time.
KevinQ
Best balance of quality and price
My overall experience with this shop has been fantastic. I love that the oolong comes as loose leaf so I can control exactly how strong I brew it. The price is very fair for what you get, and shipping is reliably quick – it always lands at my door right when they say. Honestly couldn’t ask for a better tea supplier. They’ve got everything figured out!
lindsay.davis
Really caring customer support
I’ve only needed to reach customer service twice and both times they were quick, professional and helpful. Shipping is always fast, sometimes my tea even shows up earlier than expected. This shop clearly takes quality seriously, and you can taste it in every bag of oolong. With that track record, they’re the only tea shop I trust for my daily cup.
ALMeyer
Blazing Fast Shipping, Phenomenal Oolong
Ordered the high mountain oolong expecting it next week. Arrived in 2 DAYS! The tea itself? Phenomenal. Perfect for my morning routine, beautiful whole leaves that unfurl in the pot. Plus they tossed in 3 samples that are all excellent. How is this shop not more famous?? Quality + speed + extras = customer for life!
Brittany Nicole
Pleased with my experience
Always happy with this high mountain oolong. The shipping speed is amazing too. It’s one of those teas that tastes just the way I want every time, and getting it so quickly makes the whole thing even better. Honestly nothing to complain about!
aaron_white78
Most reliable tea shop
Never let down. The flavor is always on point and delivery is lightning fast. It’s that simple – they send exactly what you expect, right when you expect it. No surprises, just dependable quality every time!
EllaP
You will not be disappointed
Always fresh, quick shipping and fair prices! You really can’t ask for much more. The oolong tastes the same order after order, packages arrive fast, and the value is definitely there. That combination is why I keep coming back!
Ridge
I will be ordering more
The flavor of this oolong surprised me in a good way, and it pairs nicely with a splash of their jasmine. Brewing them together makes a really lovely blend. Already planning my next order!
Alexander Ryan Johnson
Amazing shop with amazing service!
Top-notch tea every time! I’ve ordered only from this shop for months now because of their dependable consistency and great service. Once you find a tea seller you can rely on every single time, there’s no reason to shop around. They’ve earned my loyalty by always delivering exactly what they promise!
jessica.garcia
Always great ordering from you
Excellent quality with so many wonderful teas to pick from. Always a joy ordering from you all.
cashking748
Exceptional Service, Perfect Oolong
Messaged the shop asking if they could swap my dark roasted samples for lighter teas (roasty ones aren’t really my thing). They said YES and sent me light oolong samples instead! That kind of service is rare. The high mountain oolong itself? Incredible – exactly what a light tea lover like me wanted. That small gesture earned them a customer for life!
Lauren Ann Foster
This shop exceeded my expectations
My first order here blew past every expectation with the high mountain oolong! The package arrived two days early, which shocked me. Opening it to find several free samples felt like Christmas morning. What a wonderful shop! The tea is absolutely outstanding. Couldn’t be happier with this find!!
stephanie.thompson
An oolong you have to try
This high mountain oolong has turned into one of my absolute staples! Smooth, floral and the same every time… just what I want for my daily tea ritual. Seriously a must-try, and once you’ve had a cup you’ll keep reaching for it! I sure do!
ScottO
My dependable morning cup.
Never lets me down as my morning brew! My dependable everyday oolong.
_brown34
my absolute favorite
I’m a big fan of good high mountain oolongs and this one has become my absolute favorite! The flavor is exactly what I want – clean, smooth, and it lasts through so many infusions. I’ve tried plenty of high mountain teas from other shops but I always end up back here. The consistency is spot on every time, and the floral notes come through just right. Perfect!
Melissa Grace
Lovely tea!
Lovely tea! Easily made it into my top 5. The quality is consistent, the flavor is reliable, and it never lets me down. I’m always glad when this one comes up in my tea rotation – there’s a reason it made my must-have list!
Charles Michael Wilson
It's completely amazing!
It’s completely amazing! The High Mountain oolong quality is superb, prices are really fair, and shipping was ridiculously quick! Honestly, what more could you want?
Jennifer Rose
thank you for making this available
A lot of people overlook oolong since it doesn’t get much mainstream attention or understanding. Really grateful to this shop for consistently making such a wonderful high mountain tea available to those of us who love it.
MarkM
quick replies and wonderful teas
The team here is genuinely amazing! They answer messages incredibly quickly and sort out any question the minute it comes up. And the High Mountain oolong itself is just wonderful – saying it’s great is an understatement!
ZaraL
fresh and clean flavor
High mountain oolong has always been one of my must-haves. I’ve tried loads of tea shops but honestly none of them match the quality and that fresh, clean, floral taste this shop’s high mountain oolong has. And their customer service is excellent as well.
tyler_johnson67
best oolong I've had
This is easily the best oolong I’ve ever had! Their customer service is wonderful too. I’m amazed at how quickly they process and ship my orders, and they keep me updated every step of the way. Thank you so much, team!
Charles Michael Wilson
Simply fantastic!
Simply fantastic! The quality of this high mountain oolong is outstanding, the prices are completely fair, and shipping was ridiculously quick! Honestly, what more could you want?
brandon_white23
My Wife Loves It Too
Wonderful oolong! This is my go-to high mountain tea. been drinking oolong for years and never found one this fragrant! First tried it when the shop tucked in a free sample and then ordered a 500g bag after brewing that sample. Side note, i also bought the pyramid tea bags for my wife. She had never really drunk oolong before and really enjoys this one because it’s so easy to brew
kayla.adams
thank you so much, guys!
This shop is seriously the best! They’re so generous with the free samples and you honestly get far more than what you pay for. Since I’m not big on dark roasted teas, I emailed asking for some light oolong samples and they completely delivered. Honestly, this shop matches and even outdoes other tea sellers I’ve ordered from. They’ve definitely won a loyal customer – thank you so much, guys!
EmmaJ
so glad we found this shop
This is my husband’s favorite tea and this shop is amazing with shipping, packaging, and just overall professionalism. We are so glad we found them! Prices are unbeatable too!
amanda.garcia
the best tea I've tasted
I’ve tried many oolongs from many different sellers. This is the best I’ve tasted! I got 2 nice-sized free samples with my order. So I can try different teas before buying them. Definitely my new everyday tea.
derek_brown89
Outstanding High Mountain Teas
Hard to top a good high mountain oolong. I switch between two of their high mountain teas every day, both full of flavor. Truly outstanding tea. After trying several of their oolongs, these two hit the spot every single time.
NickK
Great tea
This tea was just right for me, better than the other ones i’ve tried. Great tea.
Jonathan Ryan Thompson
Couldn't be happier!!
I just received my first box from this shop. My tea showed up two days early and to my surprise there were free samples of other teas inside! What a great shop! The quality is excellent. I couldn’t be happier!!
Ashley Lynn
Worth every penny
This shop never disappoints me with the quality of their tea. Love their high mountain oolongs and shipping only takes a couple of days to reach you. The samples are a great extra too. Worth every penny.
Crystal Marie
Lovely Flavor
Flavor was lovely, and it’s a great tea to blend with my jasmine green. Will definitely be ordering more of this one!
CoreyI
just what i was looking for
i brewed this from my sample packets when i was running low. I was very impressed. It was just what i was looking for. liked it enough to order a full bag. We’ll see how it holds up.
Kenneth Paul Davis
You Have to Try This One
This was easily my favorite tea for the longest time! Went through the whole bag – I was rotating three different teas but kept brewing this one until there was nothing left. Can’t recommend it enough! But if you’re looking for something even more aromatic, you really need to try their competition-grade oolong – it’s truly incredible, next-level good. This one though? Still fantastic, easily a 9/10. No question I’ll be restocking it.
nicole S.
the most flavorful
I’ve been drinking loose leaf oolong for the past 5 years and ordered from loads of online tea shops, some were “okay” and others were disappointing, but my favorite has always been high mountain oolong because to me it always has the most flavor. The high mountain tea from this shop is top quality. So nice that they add free samples, really glad i gave this shop a shot, which i found recommended in a tea forum thread.