Taiwan Wild 'Shan Cha' Black Tea
£8.05
A sweet blackberry aroma coupled with a smooth honey sweet taste and spicy blackberry notes.
A most unique tea made from the tea plant native to Taiwan which has been growing wild for thousands of years on the island, it has recently been confirmed as a sperate species to Camellia Sinesis though still closely related.
Tasting Notes:
- Sweet aroma with notes of blackberry
- Smooth honey sweet taste with spicy blackberry notes
Harvest: Summer, July 2024
Origin: Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan
Altitude: 500-600m
Producer: Mr. Pong
Sourced: Specialist Taiwanese tea wholesaler
Plant: Camellia Formosensis
Picking: Hand
Brewing Advice:
- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F
- Use 2 teaspoons per cup/small teapot
- Brew for 2-3 minutes
Packaging: Resealable ziplock bags
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