About this Product
Origin: Mingjian Village, Nantoun, Taiwan
Cultivar: TTES Hong Yu 18 “Ruby" 18
Harvest: September 10, 2022
Elevation: 500 meters
The red teas grown in the Mingjian Village are supremely special. Grown from cultivars catalogued in the Taiwan Tea Research and Extension Station registry by the Taiwanese government, these teas are truly notable and famous for their distinct characteristics.
Hong Yu 18 is also referred to as Ruby 18, which was originally developed by cross-breeding a wild Taiwan tea variety (Ye Shan Cha) with a Burmese broad-leaf strain of Camellia irrawadiensis. The name Ruby 18 refers to the brilliance of this red tea and the number by which Hong Yu was catalogued in the Taiwan cultivar registry officially in 1999.
If you’re looking for an amazing example of gongfu red tea, this year’s Ruby 18 selection is it with its special balance of deep taste, heady aroma and patience of brewing. The light fermentation levels this year create effusive notes of wintergreen, fresh spices with the backup sweetness of red dates and brown sugar. This tea is invigorating with strong tea qi and energy.
Use 212°F water.
Do not rinse this tea.
Infuse the 1st brew for 2 - 3 minutes.
Repeat several times until the flavor and aroma of the tea dissipates. As the brewing session ensues, increase the infusion time to coax out the body and strength of the final infusions.
Cultivar: TTES Hong Yu 18 “Ruby" 18
Harvest: September 10, 2022
Elevation: 500 meters
The red teas grown in the Mingjian Village are supremely special. Grown from cultivars catalogued in the Taiwan Tea Research and Extension Station registry by the Taiwanese government, these teas are truly notable and famous for their distinct characteristics.
Hong Yu 18 is also referred to as Ruby 18, which was originally developed by cross-breeding a wild Taiwan tea variety (Ye Shan Cha) with a Burmese broad-leaf strain of Camellia irrawadiensis. The name Ruby 18 refers to the brilliance of this red tea and the number by which Hong Yu was catalogued in the Taiwan cultivar registry officially in 1999.
If you’re looking for an amazing example of gongfu red tea, this year’s Ruby 18 selection is it with its special balance of deep taste, heady aroma and patience of brewing. The light fermentation levels this year create effusive notes of wintergreen, fresh spices with the backup sweetness of red dates and brown sugar. This tea is invigorating with strong tea qi and energy.
Traditional Tea Preparation
Add 4g - 5g to a Gaiwan or Gongfu teapot (per 150ml-200ml).Use 212°F water.
Do not rinse this tea.
Infuse the 1st brew for 2 - 3 minutes.
Repeat several times until the flavor and aroma of the tea dissipates. As the brewing session ensues, increase the infusion time to coax out the body and strength of the final infusions.
Origin
Mingjian Village, Nantou County, Taiwan
About this Product
Origin: Mingjian Village, Nantoun, Taiwan
Cultivar: TTES Hong Yu 18 “Ruby" 18
Harvest: September 10, 2022
Elevation: 500 meters
The red teas grown in the Mingjian Village are supremely special. Grown from cultivars catalogued in the Taiwan Tea Research and Extension Station registry by the Taiwanese government, these teas are truly notable and famous for their distinct characteristics.
Hong Yu 18 is also referred to as Ruby 18, which was originally developed by cross-breeding a wild Taiwan tea variety (Ye Shan Cha) with a Burmese broad-leaf strain of Camellia irrawadiensis. The name Ruby 18 refers to the brilliance of this red tea and the number by which Hong Yu was catalogued in the Taiwan cultivar registry officially in 1999.
If you’re looking for an amazing example of gongfu red tea, this year’s Ruby 18 selection is it with its special balance of deep taste, heady aroma and patience of brewing. The light fermentation levels this year create effusive notes of wintergreen, fresh spices with the backup sweetness of red dates and brown sugar. This tea is invigorating with strong tea qi and energy.
Use 212°F water.
Do not rinse this tea.
Infuse the 1st brew for 2 - 3 minutes.
Repeat several times until the flavor and aroma of the tea dissipates. As the brewing session ensues, increase the infusion time to coax out the body and strength of the final infusions.
Cultivar: TTES Hong Yu 18 “Ruby" 18
Harvest: September 10, 2022
Elevation: 500 meters
The red teas grown in the Mingjian Village are supremely special. Grown from cultivars catalogued in the Taiwan Tea Research and Extension Station registry by the Taiwanese government, these teas are truly notable and famous for their distinct characteristics.
Hong Yu 18 is also referred to as Ruby 18, which was originally developed by cross-breeding a wild Taiwan tea variety (Ye Shan Cha) with a Burmese broad-leaf strain of Camellia irrawadiensis. The name Ruby 18 refers to the brilliance of this red tea and the number by which Hong Yu was catalogued in the Taiwan cultivar registry officially in 1999.
If you’re looking for an amazing example of gongfu red tea, this year’s Ruby 18 selection is it with its special balance of deep taste, heady aroma and patience of brewing. The light fermentation levels this year create effusive notes of wintergreen, fresh spices with the backup sweetness of red dates and brown sugar. This tea is invigorating with strong tea qi and energy.
Traditional Tea Preparation
Add 4g - 5g to a Gaiwan or Gongfu teapot (per 150ml-200ml).Use 212°F water.
Do not rinse this tea.
Infuse the 1st brew for 2 - 3 minutes.
Repeat several times until the flavor and aroma of the tea dissipates. As the brewing session ensues, increase the infusion time to coax out the body and strength of the final infusions.
Tasting Notes
Red date, brown sugar, wintergreen, allspice and clove
Ingredients
Black tea
Reviews
Reviews
Well-Balanced Tea
A malty, sweet, slightly spicy tea. One of my favorite teas now.
Erik
Amazing
This is a wonderful black tea. Clean and crisp with great after taste. I have had many different black
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teas and this is one of the best. Please don't buy it all because I don't want it to sell out
Austin