Black Tea
Taiwan

Sun Moon Lake T-18

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Product code: CSTN-45
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Here is a rare black tea from Taiwan, made using the well known T-18 cultivar which is derived from a cross between a large leafed tea from Burma (Ashamu) and a wild tea tree from southern Taiwan.

Infused, its graceful leaves emanate smooth aromas of wintergreen, malt and tobacco. Lightly mentholated and generously fruity with notes of prune and raisin, its liquor is round, full and silky.

A perfect tea for those special mornings.

To learn more about this product, see this blog article.

  • Cultivar: T-18
  • Producer: M. Chang
  • Altitude: 700m
  • Date of harvest: June 19, 2020
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Gaiwan technique
balance Quantity / 250ml of water
3
thermometer Temperature of infusion
95
lined-clock Infusion length 1
20 - 35 sec
lined-clock Infusion length 2
10 - 25 sec
lined-clock Infusion length 3
10 - 25 sec
Teapot method
balance Quantity / 250ml of water
1.5
thermometer Temperature of infusion
95
lined-clock Infusion length
4 - 5 min
Flavour wheel To better identify the aromatic notes of each tea
Floral Fruity Wooded Earthy Spice Vegetal

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