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Woody Red
Woody Red
Introducing Woody Black, a one-of-a-kind tea crafted from a special tea cultivar, boasting a distinctive flavor profile that combines the warm notes of cinnamon with the refreshing essence of eucalyptus. This exquisite blend promises a truly unique and invigorating tea experience, sure to captivate your senses with each sip.
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Tea Identity
Origin: Nantou, Taiwan
Cultivar: Hong Yu (TTES No.18)
Harvest: Summer, August, 2016
Oxidation Level: High
Roast Level: None
Farming Method: Conventional farming
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How to Store Properly
Store tea in airtight containers such as ceramic, glass, or tin with tight lid. Avoid using plastic containers. Store it in a cool, dark, dry place and keep it away from moisture.
Tea Shelf Life: 24 months after opening
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Brewing Suggestion
Tea amount: 6 g
Brewing times: 6 times
Hot Brew: 100℃, 600ml, 3-5 min.
Cold Brew: 40℃, 600ml, 6-8h
Gong Fu: 90℃, 150ml, 40/20/40 sec
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More about Woody Red
The cultivar of Woody Red is Hong Yu (TTES. No.18), which is a unique black tea variety in Taiwan, developed by the Tea Research and Extension Station of the Council of Agriculture, Executive Yuan, using "Taiwan Wild Tea" as the father plant and "Burma Big Leaf Tea" as the mother plant. After more than 50 years of experimentation, it was successfully bred in 1999 and named "TTES. No. 18". With its extraordinary and superior taste, it has completely captivated the taste buds of black tea experts around the world.
Woody Red is a fully oxidized tea, hand-picked without being cut into pieces, with the leaves in a strip-like shape. The tea liquor is bright and vibrant red, with a unique combination of cinnamon and mint flavors. Due to long-term storage, it also develops a woody warm, and mellow aroma, with a delicate, mellow, rich, and sweet taste, lingering in your mouth after drinking.