Jade Rouge
Regular price $15
Flavor Profile
Cinnamon Camphor, Quince, and Star anise
Black tea · high oxidation
Jade Rouge is a black tea grown with a special TRES cultivar in the Sun Moon Lake region in Taiwan.
Sun Moon Lake is considered a national treasure in Taiwan for its beauty, and this tea is certainly a testament to its terroir. With a beautiful deep red infusion, Jade Rouge is a juicy black tea in which the berry sweetness is balanced out by a cinnamon tang. A long, rounded finish lingers in the mouth.
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Tea Profile
Chinese Name: 紅玉紅茶
Alternative Name: Number 18, TRES#18
Origin: Sun Moon Lake, Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan
Cultivar: Hongyu / TRES #18
Elevation: ~800 meters
Oxidation: ~100%
Roast Level: Low to None
Flavor Profile: Cinnamon Camphor, Quince, Star anise
Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied, Structured, Heady
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Brewing Instructions
These instructions are for reference only, a starting point for brewing this tea. Trust your palate and feel free to experiment.
Quantity of Tea: 6 grams
Quantity of Water: 237 ml / 8 oz
Water Temperature: 195°F / 91°C
Steep Time: ~ 1 - 2 minutes
For more information on how to brew tea check out our brewing guides
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