Sun Moon Lake

A Black Tea from

Rating

79 / 100

Calculated from 11 Ratings
Tea type
Black Tea
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Ingredients
Black Tea
Flavors
Cherry Wood, Grapes, Plum, Cloves, Dried Fruit, Leather, Licorice, Mint, Cherry, Malt, Menthol, Herbs, Metallic, Raisins, Spicy, Tangy, Anise, Camphor, Fruity, Honey, Spearmint, Spices, Caramel, Cocoa, Tree Fruit, Apricot, Bread, Brown Sugar, Eucalyptus, Mineral, Sweet Potatoes, Wood, Burnt Sugar, Chocolate
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Loose Leaf
Caffeine
High
Certification
Not available
Typical Preparation
Use 10 oz / 282 ml of water
Set water temperature to 205 °F / 96 °C
Use 5 g of tea
Steep for 2 min, 15 sec
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18 Tasting Notes View all

“I’m not as much a fan of darker black teas like this, but I grew fond of it over time. When I have it more gongfu style, I find it gives me a stomachache, but more Western style it’s much easier to...” Read full tasting note
“My tea drawer here at work is just about bursting, so I decided I need to do a little house keeping again. I finally tossed some samples I did not like and ran across this one. For some reason I...” Read full tasting note
“This is the first Sun Moon Lake/ Tea 18 that I have tried so I am not sure if my reaction specific to this tea or just to discovering the broader tea type it belongs to. In any case, in my...” Read full tasting note
“I got only 3 grams, so it is SIPDOWN while drinking it for first time. Thank you derk and White Antlers again… Prepared western. Quite enjoable aroma of malty, spicy and bit of cooling...” Read full tasting note

Description

Sun Moon Lake has become one of the most well known Taiwanese black tea varietals on the market. Our Sun Moon Lake is bursting with smooth, juicy merlot grape notes and an intoxicating aroma of anise, grapes, and spice. Finish is sweet and lingering with a nice cooling sensation. Huge leaves and an absolutely beautiful sensory experience!

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About Whispering Pines Tea Company

Whispering Pines Tea Company is dedicated to bringing you the most original, pure, beautiful tea blends. We use only the highest quality ingredients available to create additive-free teas teas inspired by the pristine wilderness of Northern Michigan. Our main focus is on customer satisfaction and quality.

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