Taiwan Tea T-18 Gaba Black Taiwan Nantou Ruby #18 (Red Jade) Gaba Black Tea 100g
jLteaco
Sale price
$36.63
Regular price
$39.96
Item: T-18 Hong Yu Taiwan Nantou Ruby #18 (Red Jade)
Cultivar: TTES #18
Pack size:
100g +/- 5% (3.53 oz) loose leaves in a vacuum-sealed bag
Features:
Hong Yu Hong Cha, Sun Moon Lake black tea (well-known as Ruby #18 or Red Jade) can be declared "Red Treasure" in central Taiwan. A hybrid from a Burma Assam varietal (mother) and a Taiwanese wild Camellia Sinensis varietal (father), was researched for years by TRES developing as a unique new cultivar producing carmine and perfectly clear liquor with super high quality and super famous to the world. The tea trees are widely planted in Nantou County growing thick and rich tea leaves due to the fertile soil and moderate climate in central Taiwan.
Other than the standard black tea processing, Gaba tea processing produces the unique Gaba Black tea flavor which makes you, GABA black tea lovers, fall in love with its smoothness and balance. Its unique sweet malt aroma and cinnamon and mint flavor, delicious with hints of fruit, and layers of aftertastes make it truly unforgettable. It tastes quite distinct from the classical Ruby #18 Black Tea.
Tea Reviews
Brewing tips:
The water to steep this tea is about 80-99 degrees Celsius depending on an individual's preference. Use the ratio of 1g to 50cc (or 1g to 25cc), the first infusion time of about 3 (or 1) minutes is recommended with more or less time depending on the desired concentration. As a rough guide, the higher the temperature of the water or the greater the number of leaves used, the shorter the steeping time should be. The tea leaves should be uncurled for full flavor.
Payment:
We accept PayPal only.
Return Policy:
No returns are accepted on food items.
I got to do something fun recently, by trying this Ruby 18 GABA tea!
For the first tasting I used a gaiwan method. As this is a black tea, I opted for fewer, longer steeps. I used 2g of leaves per 60ml of water. I used water just at a boil, with a first steep of 20 seconds.
I took a loud slurp and contemplated. At first impression, it seemed very similar to the original Ruby 18. Perhaps the flavours are a bit more potent in this one. I sipped again. My mouth began feeling that familiar drying sensation as I tried to tease out the nuances of this variety. It is a bit different. But it is still entirely as Ruby 18.
The note in Ruby 18 that always strikes me most is that strong camphor and menthol. The warming cinnamon is there too. I feel like this GABA one has more intensity to it and a bit more natural sweetness. It’s quite soothing and the mouthfeel again is rich and smooth, I think I find it a little more astringent than the original Ruby 18. There’s a minty freshness in here too.
I let the fourth steep be the final one. Usually with a black tea I wouldn’t go past three, but I wanted a really long steep to see if I could tease anything else out. I felt very calm and focused, perhaps the beginning of the GABA effects. This final steep sat for several minutes.
This tea is beautiful and of high quality. After a long suffocating steep, it was still very enjoyable and I could not tell you any distinct flaw in it. A simply great tea.
I got to do something fun recently, by trying this Ruby 18 GABA tea!
For the first tasting I used a gaiwan method. As this is a black tea, I opted for fewer, longer steeps. I used 2g of leaves per 60ml of water. I used water just at a boil, with a first steep of 20 seconds.
I took a loud slurp and contemplated. At first impression, it seemed very similar to the original Ruby 18. Perhaps the flavours are a bit more potent in this one. I sipped again. My mouth began feeling that familiar drying sensation as I tried to tease out the nuances of this variety. It is a bit different. But it is still entirely as Ruby 18.
The note in Ruby 18 that always strikes me most is that strong camphor and menthol. The warming cinnamon is there too. I feel like this GABA one has more intensity to it and a bit more natural sweetness. It’s quite soothing and the mouthfeel again is rich and smooth, I think I find it a little more astringent than the original Ruby 18. There’s a minty freshness in here too.
I let the fourth steep be the final one. Usually with a black tea I wouldn’t go past three, but I wanted a really long steep to see if I could tease anything else out. I felt very calm and focused, perhaps the beginning of the GABA effects. This final steep sat for several minutes.
This tea is beautiful and of high quality. After a long suffocating steep, it was still very enjoyable and I could not tell you any distinct flaw in it. A simply great tea.