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As the weather in Taiwan is highly variable, tea quality may differ from season to season. Although the island is not particularly large, it is geographically varied, with high, steep mountains rising abruptly from low-lying coastal plains. The different weather patterns, temperatures, altitudes, and soil ultimately result in differences in appearance, aroma, and flavour of the tea grown in Taiwan. In some mountainous areas, teas have been cultivated at ever higher elevations to produce a unique sweet taste that fetches a premium price.

As the weather in Taiwan is highly variable, tea quality may differ from season to season. Although the island is not particularly large, it is geographically varied, with high, steep mountains rising abruptly from low-lying coastal plains. The different weather patterns, temperatures, altitudes, and soil ultimately result in differences in appearance, aroma, and flavour of the tea grown in Taiwan. In some mountainous areas, teas have been cultivated at ever higher elevations to produce a unique sweet taste that fetches a premium price.

; '''Dong Ding oolong''', [[Dong Ding tea|Dòngdǐng]] ([[wiktionary:凍|凍]][[wiktionary:頂|頂]]): The name means ''Frozen Summit'' or ''Ice Peak''. Dong Ding is a mountain in Nantou County, Central Taiwan. This is a tightly rolled tea with a light, distinctive fragrance.

; '''Dong Ding oolong''', ([[wiktionary:凍|凍]][[wiktionary:頂|頂]]): The name means ''Frozen Summit'' or ''Ice Peak''. Dong Ding is a mountain in Nantou County, Central Taiwan. This is a tightly rolled tea with a light, distinctive fragrance.

; '''Oriental Beauty''', [[Dong Fang Mei Ren tea|Dōngfāng Měirén chá]] ([[wiktionary:東|東]][[wiktionary:方|方]][[wiktionary:美|美]][[wiktionary:人|人]][[wiktionary:茶|茶]]): The name means ''Oriental Beauty''. Also known as ''White Tip Oolong Bai Hao Oolong''. This tea is tippy (the leaves frequently have white or golden tips), with natural fruity aromas, a bright red appearance, and a sweet taste.

; '''Oriental Beauty''', ([[wiktionary:東|東]][[wiktionary:方|方]][[wiktionary:美|美]][[wiktionary:人|人]][[wiktionary:茶|茶]]): The name means ''Oriental Beauty''. Also known as ''White Tip Oolong Bai Hao Oolong''. This tea is tippy (the leaves frequently have white or golden tips), with natural fruity aromas, a bright red appearance, and a sweet taste.

; '''Alishan oolong''', Ālǐshān chá ([[wiktionary:阿|阿]][[wiktionary:里|里]][[wiktionary:山|山]][[wiktionary:茶|茶]]): Grown in the Alishan area of Chiayi County, this tea has large rolled leaves that have a purple-green appearance when dry. It is grown at an elevation of 1,000 to 1,400 meters. There is only a short growing period during the summer when the sun is strong enough, which results in a sweeter and less astringent brew. It produces a golden yellow tea which has a unique fruity aroma.

; '''Alishan oolong''', ([[wiktionary:阿|阿]][[wiktionary:里|里]][[wiktionary:山|山]][[wiktionary:茶|茶]]): Grown in the Alishan area of Chiayi County, this tea has large rolled leaves that have a purple-green appearance when dry. It is grown at an elevation of 1,000 to 1,400 meters. There is only a short growing period during the summer when the sun is strong enough, which results in a sweeter and less astringent brew. It produces a golden yellow tea which has a unique fruity aroma.

; '''Lishan oolong''', Líshān ([[wiktionary:梨|梨]][[wiktionary:山|山]]): Grown in the north-central region of Taiwan, this tea is very similar in appearance to Alishan teas, and is often considered to be one of the best teas from Taiwan. It is grown at an elevation above 1,000 metres, with Dayuling, Lishan, and Fusou being the best known regions and teas of Lishan.

; '''Lishan oolong''', ([[wiktionary:梨|梨]][[wiktionary:山|山]]): Grown in the north-central region of Taiwan, this tea is very similar in appearance to Alishan teas, and is often considered to be one of the best teas from Taiwan. It is grown at an elevation above 1,000 metres, with Dayuling, Lishan, and Fusou being the best known regions and teas of Lishan.

; [[Pouchong]], (Bāozhǒng chá) ([[wiktionary:包|包]][[wiktionary:種|種]][[wiktionary:茶|茶]]): Also romanized as Bāozhǒng, the lightest and most floral oolong, with unrolled leaves of a light green to brown color. Originally grown in Fujian it is now widely cultivated and produced in Pinglin Township near Taipei, Taiwan.

; [[Pouchong]], ([[wiktionary:包|包]][[wiktionary:種|種]][[wiktionary:茶|茶]]): Also romanized as Bāozhǒng, the lightest and most floral oolong, with unrolled leaves of a light green to brown color. Originally grown in Fujian it is now widely cultivated and produced in Pinglin Township near Taipei, Taiwan.

; [[Ruan Zhi tea|Ruan Zhi]], (Ruǎn Zhī) (軟枝): This is a light variety of oolong tea. The tea is also known as Qingxin and as # 17. It originates from Anxi in Fujian province, China.

; [[Ruan Zhi tea|Ruan Zhi]], (軟枝): This is a light variety of oolong tea. The tea is also known as Qingxin and as # 17. It originates from Anxi in Fujian province, China.

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