BLACK TEA - Hong Yun

Location: Meishan, Alishan, Chiayi County, Taiwan
Altitude: 1100 m
Harvest date: Spring 2025, April10

This black tea is produced by Sheng and Emily, who live together with their family in Meishan, a beautiful and biologically rich village in the famous Alishan mountain area.

Under the approving eye of the 90 year old grandfather they do not shy away from modern techniques, whilst respecting family recipes once started by him. Their innovative approach already paid off, as they wone several awards with their tea. We also admire this couple for their perseverance to produce natural tea, as one of the few in the region.

Hong Yun is an exclusive Taiwanese tea cultivar that was developed by the Taiwanese "Tea
Research and Extension Station" in 2008. It’s a hybrid of Keemun and Napalese assamica from Kyang. The 100 % oxidation level gives this black tea a full body and rich taste. The tea smells floral and fruity. Very significant is the strong citrus flavor, like tangerine.
You can infuse the same leaves up to 3 times (within 24 hours) !

Served at its best:

Hot brew: 3 gram / 300 ml water / 90°-95° / 3 min
Cold brew: 10 gram / 1 L cold water / 8 h

Up to 3 infusions with the same leaves !