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Alishan tea—also styled as “Ali Shan”—is a premium high-mountain oolong (高山乌龙茶) cultivated in the Alishan mountain range of central Taiwan, particularly in Chiayi County (kitucafe.com, Wikipedia).

Wuyi Rock Tea (Wuyi Yancha, 武夷岩茶) is a famous oolong tea grown in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian Province, China. Known for its “rock rhyme” (Yan Yun, 岩韵) – a unique mineral taste derived from the rocky soil where the tea plants grow. Considered one of China’s top oolong teas, alongside Tieguanyin. Some of the Da Hong Pao (Big Red Robe) varieties are among the most expensive teas in the world.

Phoenix Dan Cong, also known as Feng Huang Dan Cong, is a type of oolong tea originating from the Phoenix Mountain region of Guangdong, China.

Da Hong Pao (大红袍), which translates to “Big Red Robe”, is one of the most revered and expensive oolong teas in the world. Grown in the Wuyi Mountains of Fujian Province, China, it belongs to the rock tea (Yancha) category, known for its deep, roasted flavor and mineral-rich taste, sometimes referred to as "yan yun" (岩韵) or rock rhyme. Due to its legendary status, unique flavor profile, and scarcity, Da Hong Pao is often called the “King of Oolong Teas.”