Origin

Nantou, Taiwan

Chinese Name

Hong Yu

Description

This new style of tea is taking the tea world by storm! Known as Hong Yu (hong you) in Chinese, this new Black Tea was found by The Tea Research and Extension Station. Located in the hills surrounding Sun Moon Lake this station focuses on the development and production of black teas. The Research and Extension Station has created one of the most truly unique and highest quality black teas in the world. The Red Jade is a cross between an assam strain from Burma and a local wild tea strain which is grown in Yuchih Township, one of the best regions in Taiwan for growing black teas. Yuchih town has a long history of cultivating Assam black tea. It grows mainly an Assam black tea strain which was introduced by Sinjing Genjilang (the father of black tea) from Assam, India. At that time, the Japanese administration conducted a study of the regions geography, soil, environment, and weather to find the best places to produce tea. Finally, Yuchih town was selected for its altitude of 600-800 meters (around 1960-2630 feet), stable humidity and diverse geography. This unique habitat combined with the knowledge and tea skill of the Tea Research and Extension Station has made Yuchih the home of Taiwanese black tea.

This is an ideal red tea for preparing gong fu style and is one of the only ones we have found that we will prepare in this method.

Flavor Profile

Rich and malty with a sweet finish.

Recommended Brewing Temperature

200º Farenheit

93º Celsius