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Formosa Natural Wuhe Honey Black Tea
舞鶴自然蜜香紅茶-花蓮,台灣
TB0101 Formosa Natural Wuhe Honey Black Tea Pesticide free, organically grown
Origin: Rueisuei, Hualien, Taiwan 瑞穗.花蓮.台灣 Style:Fully oxidized, full bodied, ripe fruit aroma, honey sweetness Loose leaf style: Long twisted whole leaf Loose leaf color: Brunet Wet leaf style: Crimson Tea color: Honey brunet
Hualien is located at the east part of Taiwan, facing the immense Pacific Ocean in the east and leaning against the grand Central Mountain Range in the west, Hualien is the most beautiful region in Taiwan. 400 years ago while Portuguese sailors saw this land from Pacific Ocean, they were fascinated by the immense scenery of Hualien, and they called this emerald island 「Formosa」. Hualien is famous for "Tienhe Tea" (天鶴茶), which is the tea grown in Rueisuei (瑞穗) area. Recently the tea growers in Wuhe (舞鶴, also in Rueisuei area) developed a new style Black Tea following the procedures of growing Baihao Oolong (Oriental Beauty) and Guifei Oolong. Formosa Wuhe Honey Black Tea is also naturally grown without pesticide, and favored by "green leaf cicadas", a kind of tea bug. Just like the other versions of this tiny tea bug's art, Formosa Wuhe Honey Black Tea is full bodied and yields rich yet delicate honeyed note liquor. Its smoothness and silkiness make it a unique black tea, not only attracts tea connoisseurs, also a frequent winner in worldwide tea contests. It is one of the "Top 10 Formosa Tea".
Brewing: Formosa Wuhe Honey Black Tea is in long twisted shape, the volume is larger than other black tea. Use 2 tsp of loose tea for 120cc(4oz) 95℃ (203F) water. Steam about 1 min for the first brew to unroll the leaves, 30 seconds for the second brew and double the timing for the following infusions. Provides 3 or more infusions. The tea leaves need to be fully expanded in the container, remember not to put too much loose tea to avoid over packed.
Teaware: Gaiwan, Bone China, porcelain teaware, or glassware
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REVIEW BY: Marlena Reviewed
29 January 2011 |
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I just finished my can of this, time to get more. It is so absolutely wonderful. Can't say enough good about it
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REVIEW BY: Marlena Reviewed
25 October 2010 |
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This is smooth, sweet and good for 3 infusions. Tastes and smells like honey, honey graham crackers, granola, with ascent of flowers/ripe fruit. It is thick and hearty, but light at the same time - really wonderful stuff.
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REVIEW BY: Henry from Alberta Reviewed
25 February 2008 |
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I receive this as a gift with my order of some green teas. This is the smoothest black tea I've ever had. I'm not a black tea person, but I love this Honey Black Tea. It is not bitter at all, and it's made of whole leaf, which is quite seldom in black teas. I sure will order this next time.
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