Taiwan High Mountain Ruby Black Tea (TTES No. 18)
$5.36 – $67.00Price range: $5.36 through $67.00
The Ruby of the Tea World
The unrivaled “Taiwan Aroma”: a refreshing symphony of cinnamon and mint—every sip captures the wild mountain spirit of Sun Moon Lake.
- Sun Moon Lake Origin, Nantou, Taiwan
- Formosan Wild Tea Tree × Myanmar Large-Leaf Cultivar
- Altitude 600–1000m
Crafted with Care · Consistent Quality

Origin: Sun Moon Lake area, Nantou County, Taiwan | Cultivar: Large-leaf Black Tea
Developed by TRES after 50 years of breeding; a rare hybrid of native Formosan wild tea as the male parent and Myanmar large-leaf tea

Craft: Fully fermented | Category: Black Tea
Named for its brilliant ruby-red liquor under sunlight. Dry leaves are tightly twisted, dark, glossy, with characteristic high-mountain purple sheens

Sensory Features
Possesses the signature "Taiwan Aroma"—pure, intense, high-pitched, and long-lasting, featuring harmonious layers of cinnamon, ripe fruit, sweet honey, and subtle mint notes
SENSORY JOURNEY
Dry Leaf Appearance
Dry tea leaves are tightly twisted, dark black, lustrous, with subtle purplish highlights
Tea Soup Color
The tea liquor transforms into a bright, vivid ruby-red that is crystal clear.
Brewing Charm
(1st–2nd Steeps) First Encounter: Floral Honey Aroma & Golden Liquor
(3rd–4th Steeps) Peak: Cinnamon Fruitiness & Ruby Radiance
(5th Steep+) Lingering Finish: Mint Refreshment & Amber Sweetness
Spent Leaf Appearance
Spent leaves are plump, supple, lively, uniformly red and bright.
Brewing Artistry
Suggested Water Temp.
90-95℃
Tea Amount
5-7g
Suggested Water Volume
100-120ml
01
Warm Vessel & Shake for Fragrance
Rinse vessel with boiling water to warm it up. Add tea leaves, shake gently 3 times, and inhale the rich honey-sweet fragrance on the lid
02
Edge Pouring to Awaken Te
Gently pour water along the inner rim to fill 1/3, fully saturating leaves to release aromas. Steep for 5 seconds for the 1st infusion to capture peak freshness.
03
Main Steeping
2nd steep for 10 seconds as the color turns bright red; add 3–5 seconds per steep from the 3rd infusion onwards to enjoy the smooth, rich pectin texture.
建议水温
90-95℃
投茶量
12g
建议水量
450ml
- Proper Storage Methods
- Benefits of Tea‑Drinking
Due to high concentration of bioactive compounds: pregnant women are advised to limit to <2 cups cold-brewed daily; avoid drinking strong tea on an empty stomach if you have gastric ulcers; those with anemia should drink 1 hour after meals.
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