** Finished on the 15th of April 2020, this batch is extremely high quality and fresh!**
This beautiful, delicate tea has been bitten by the green leaf hopper early enough in its growth cycle to create the sensual sweet honey notes that the name implies. These teas need to be grown in an organic environment to allow the bugs freedom to bite the young tea buds to produce this classic tea. The east coast of Taiwan consistently produces the best of the best Honey Fragrance Black Tea and our partner farm is famous for its consistent wins in the annual tea competitions.
**Like all our teas, there are no added flavors, colors or chemicals in this tea. All flavors are completely natural and additive-free!**
Elevation: 300m
Status: Agrochemical Free Farming
Cultivar: Jinxuan/BigLeaf Oolong Mix
Oxidization: 100%
Season: April 2020
Method: Hand picked, processed on site, very small batch
Region: Rueishuei, Hualien
Recommend Brewing Style:
Gong Fu Style: 3-5g per 100ml, ~90C water, 30, 45, 60 then add 5-10 seconds steeps in gaiwan. Lasts 4-5 steeps.
Western Style: 3g per 100ml, ~90c water for 2 minutes. Lasts 2-3 steeps
I love the subtle sweetness that comes through when you take that initial sip. You can definitely taste the honey notes. In addition, the bitterness is not overpowering and gives it a nice full flavor.
B
B.
Good everyday tea
The taste is right for the price. I'm usually not a black tea drinker, but this would make for a good everyday morning tea. I gave it 4 stars because the flavor wasn't as developed as I would have preferred, but it's possible that I need to blame the water I'm currently stuck using, as it seems to have a poor silica and/or sodium profile.
S
S.
Amazing Tea
What an amazing tea. Honey sweetness is very evident and absolutely delicious. When brewed in gaiwan and the taste gradually evolves through multiple steeps
J
J.P.
Excellent Daily Drinker
Since picking this up a month ago it has become my daily morning tea. Excellent tea for the price point!
