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A handcrafted Assam black tea from Taiwan’s famous black tea region Sun Moon Lake, it has the malty tones expected of an Assam combined with sweet honeyed tones and an incredibly smooth texture.
Sourced direct from specialist Taiwanese tea wholesaler Cameron Tea, who work closely with award winning tea estates in Taiwan.
Tasting Notes:
- Very smooth texture with little to no bitterness
- Sweet honeyed malty notes
Harvest: Spring Flush, April 2015
Altitude: 700m
Cultivar: TTES #8 Assam, an assamica varietal originating from Jaipur, India
Origin: Shi family tea estate, Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan
Sourced: From Cameron Tea, a specialist Taiwanese wholesaler
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes
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