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Straight ・ Honey Black Tea

Honey Black Tea

A natural honey aroma created by leaves bitten by leafhoppers.

Origin
Taiwan
Liquor color
Bright Amber
How to enjoy
Best enjoyed straight

About Honey Black Tea

Taiwanese black tea is characterized by its sweet, honey-like aroma, which is produced when leafhoppers (Jacobiasca formosana) bite the tea leaves. Similar to Oriental Beauty tea, it is cultivated without relying on pesticides, using the natural process of insect interaction. Despite having no added sugar, it offers a rich sweetness, making for an exquisite cup enjoyed straight.

How to brew

Good tea comes down to three basics: the amount of leaves, fresh boiling water, and steeping time. Use about one teaspoon (3g) of leaves per cup, pour freshly boiled water at 95–100°C briskly over them, put the lid on the pot, and steep for 2.5–3 minutes. When the leaves circulate up and down in the pot (the 'jumping' effect), the aroma and flavor come out well.

As a straight tea
Enjoy the tea's natural aroma and liquor color. Steep for about 2.5–3 minutes; shorten it slightly if you find it too astringent. Pour out to the very last drop (the 'best drop') so the second cup keeps the same strength.

A general guide to brewing black tea. Adjust to the tea and your taste.

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