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.