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Taiwan High Mountain Ruby Black Tea (TTES No. 18)

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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
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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

Pour high initially to release aromas, then low to maintain sweetness. First pot steeps 10 seconds to awaken dried fruit and cinnamon notes; second pot onwards steeps 15 seconds for refreshing mint tones.
Follow triple-layer packaging (original bag + aluminum foil bag + airtight canister). Keep sealed, light-proof, away from odors. Store below 25°C to preserve high aroma for 1–2 years.
Rich in thearubigins and L-theanine. ORAC antioxidant capacity is 30% higher than green tea; effectively supports lipid control, cardiovascular health, and mental alertness.
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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