Item: Classic Hongyu Hongcha Taiwan Nantou Ruby #18 (Red Jade)Black Tea Blended with Rose
Pack size: 1 x 60g +/- 5% (1 x 2.1 oz) loose leaves in 1 vacuum-sealed bag
Cultivar: TTES #18
Features:
Classic Hong Yu Hong Cha, Sun Moon Lake black tea (well-known as Ruby #18 or Red Jade #18) 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 in the world. The tea trees are widely planted in Nantou County growing thick and rich tea leaves because of the fertile soil and moderate climate in central Taiwan. The rose itself is cultivated on the same soil condition by the farmer family member. It turns out to be a food grade rose. The tea liquid develops a more aromatic flavor with multi layers of texture when the T-18 infused together withdried rose. If you're a T-18 lover, you've got to give it a try.
Brewing tips:
The water to steep this tea is about 80-90 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.
