Ruby, Red Jade (Hong Yu) TTES18
Red Jade TTES #18, also called Hong Yu or Ruby tea, comes from Yu Tsu, Nantou, Taiwan. A tea with the full malty character of an Assam tea and with exuberant flavors and scents of wild plum, honey and cinnamon, with a fresh eucalyptus / minty aftertaste.
Red Jade TTES18, also called Hong Yu(e) or Ruby tea, comes from Yu Tsu, Nantou, Taiwan. This tea grows at 700m to 800m high and was picked and processed in the spring of 2021. This tea is a cross between the Assamica variety from Burma and the local wild tea Camellia Formosensis. The tea has the full malty character of an Assam tea and with exuberant flavors and scents of wild plum, honey and cinnamon, with a fresh eucalyptus / camphor aftertaste. The tea is very generous and should be re-poured very often.
| SKU | R-084-HE |
|---|---|
| Tea Type | black (red) tea |
| LOT | 101221hot130 |
| Certification | Certificate of Analysis |
| Flavour (in development) | Exotic Flowers, Fruity, Harsh, Sweet Honey, Refreshing Aftertaste |
| Origin | --> TAIWAN |
| Harvest | 2021 |
| Brewing western | Black/Red tea: Use 2 grams of tea per cup (200ml) and brew hot, around 90°C, allow to steep for 3-5 minutes and infuse at least 3 times. |
| Brewing eastern | Use 3 grams of tea per 100ml of water, the water temperature is between 90 and 100 ° C and short steeps of around 10 seconds. It's best to use a small teapot or gaiwan. |
| Grandma's tea | For an old-fashioned cup of tea from a teapot with a strainer, relaxed and economical. Use approximately 7 grams of tea per liter of boiling water and let it steep for about 7 minutes, Suitable for all teas except green tea. or longer if the tea can take |
| Cold Brew | Cold infusion, use 10 grams of tea per liter of cold water. Let the tea steep overnight in the fridge, 12 to 15 hours. You can vary with the proportions for example to add sparkling water afterwards. |
| Shelf life | Store this product cool, dark, dry and airtight; after a year the fresh taste develops into a more mellow taste. |