“This just got here yesterday and probably needs to rest, but I just wanted to get a baby bead on it. Tasty enough; I do hope it settles in a bit. Reserving numerics for now.” Read full tasting note
Origin: Mingjian Village, Nantou County, Taiwan
Cultivar: TTES Hong Yu “Ruby” 18
Elevation: 500m
Harvest: May 2022
Barrel Aging Release: November 2022
This tea is the result of collaboration between our teams in Japan and Taiwan. The combination of Japanese whisky barrel aging and this amazing style of aromatic, spicy and fruity black tea from Taiwan results in unique and brilliant flavors.
We ship freshly produced, peak season black tea from Taiwan to Japan for barrel aging. After several months of storing and curing in Japanese whisky barrels, we import to the USA and release it before the autumn and winter tea season.
Rishi Tea specializes in sourcing the most rarefied teas and botanical ingredients from exotic origins around the globe. This forms a palette from which we craft original blends inspired by equal parts ancient herbal wisdom and modern culinary innovation. Discover new tastes and join us on our journey to leave ‘No Leaf Unturned’.