“I was trying to decide which of my Mantra Tea samples to brew first, and this is the one I picked. I’m taking the Iron Goddess to share with my family later this evening. Onto the tea: This is an...” Read full tasting note
“This was another from my swap with Stephanie. :) This is just the type of black tea I love. It’s deep, rich, bright, and delicious. I’m realizing that some of my favourite teas are from Taiwan.” Read full tasting note
“I decided to sample this tea on my lunch break at home so I could brew it up at proper temperature for a tasting note. I brewed 1 tablespoon of tea at 195 degrees F for a couple of minutes. This is...” Read full tasting note
“It’s time to start drinking some of the teas I received in trades last month, right? This one came from Stephanie. I haven’t been a huge fan or Ruby Blacks, & realized recently that although I...” Read full tasting note
Ruby Black tea takes its name from the color of its liquor, and its Chinese name literally means Red Jade. This is a unique cultivar that you can still only find in Taiwan. It has flavors of cinnamon and peppermint, pairs well with afternoon cake and doubles as a digestif.
This tea is textured with palate cleansing smoothness and a long, lingering finish of wood and sweet orchid. This aroma and flavor are regarded in the Far East as Taiwan Xiang, or Taiwan Fragrance, and it has achieved worldwide recognition.
Our selection is from an organic farm near Sun Moon Lake, and we chose it from other Ruby Blacks for its deep body and smooth finish. It is vacuum-sealed on site, and comes with a patented tea seal to maintain freshness after first use.
Harvest: Summer
Oxidation: 100%
Visit our website and Etsy shop for more pictures and details about our selections:
www.mantra-tea.com.tw
www.etsy.com/shop/MantraTeaTaiwan
Note: Unlike a British Black Tea, Ruby Black must not be brewed in perfectly boiling water. Rather, let the water cool a few minutes, to about 80 degrees Celsius, or simply cold-brew it. Newly-boiled water will spoil this subtle flavour and turn the tea bitter.
Made in Taiwan
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