Red Jade Spring Black Tea, Lot 306
The exuberant and exotic aromatics of Taiwan oolongs is undisputed in the tea world. Nowhere can we duplicate Taiwan’s rich terroir for tea growing. Consequently, it comes as no surprise that Taiwan’s offering in black teas can be equally fragrant and expressive! One of it’s most impressive and representative black tea is undoubtedly Red Jade. Its long, beautiful twisted leaves are of the recently introduced TRES-18 hybrid which is a cross between an Assamica strain from Burma and the local indigenous wild tea strain, also called Shan Cha from which is made our Yuchi Wild Mountain Black Tea. Developed by the Tea Research and Extension Station’s Yuchi branch, this unique varietal proposes the full character and body of an Assam with exuberant fruity notes of wild plums, hints of cinnamon and a fresh menthol finish. This unique black tea is surprisingly generous and may be re-steeped several times similarly to it’s famous Taiwanese oolong cousins. This more affordable spring picking is interesting as it has softer tannins making the fresh fruit notes stand out. Very refreshing hot or cold steeped!

Additional Information
STYLE OF TEA
Formosa Black Tea
PICKING DATE
April 2014
OXYDATION LEVEL
High
ROASTING LEVEL
None
TERROIR
Sun Moon Lake
ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
Nantou County
PICKING STYLE
Hand Picked
CULTIVAR USED
Hong Yu, TRES No. 18
GARDEN ELEVATION
800 m

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