Ruby Black Tea · Nº 7

Ruby Black Tea · Nº 7

A naturally farmed Ruby Black Tea produced from Taiwan’s celebrated TTES Number 18 cultivar. Grown in the humid lake basin of Sun Moon Lake, it expresses the variety’s distinctive interplay of cooling mint and warming spice. Full-bodied yet lively, it carries depth, energy, and remarkable clarity.

Provenance

Region: Yuchi, Nantou (Sun Moon Lake)
Cultivar: TTES No. 18, Red Jade
Method: Naturally farmed, hand-picked
Microclimate: Warm lake basin with year-round humidity and stable temperatures

Finishing

Oxidation: Full oxidation
Roast: Unroasted
Drying: Slow drying to preserve the cultivar’s distinctive aromatics

Experience

Aroma & Taste: Cooling peppermint entwined with gentle cinnamon spice, balanced by dark honey, caramelised sugar, and faint cocoa.
Mouth-feel: Smooth yet lively, with a dynamic cool-warm interplay.
Body-feel: Invigorating, expansive, wild.

Brewing Recommendation

Western: 3g (1 tea bag), boiled water, 5–8 min
Traditional: 3g, 90°C, 15–20s, then increase time over multiple infusions

For the best flavour, we recommend using filtered water.