Sun Moon Lake T-18 | black tea

Grown in the Sun Moon Lake region of Nantou, this Red Jade (T-18) black tea reflects one of Taiwan’s most distinctive modern cultivars. Developed from a cross between a native wild tea tree and a Burmese Assamica variety, it is celebrated for its naturally bold and aromatic profile.

This lot offers a clean, balanced cup with notes of ripe stone fruits, gentle cinnamon spice, and a soft, cooked sugar sweetness. The texture is smooth and full-bodied yet without heaviness, finishing with a refreshing minty lift that is characteristic of Red Jade.

Profile: Stone fruit, Cinnamon spice, Cooked sugar sweetness, Minty finish, Smooth body
Origin: Sun Moon Lake, Nantou County, Taiwan
Elevation: 700 m
Harvest: October 2025
Cultivar: Hong Yu (TTES No.18)
Farmer: Mr. Li
Farming: Organically grown
Brewing suggestion: 90–95 °C | 20–30 s