eucalyptus – velvet – deep

Experience the rich complexity of Ruby18, a Taiwanese black tea that is both heady and elegant. Grown at Sun Moon Lake in Yu Chi, Nantou, this tea combines spring leaves for delicate aroma with summer leaves for deep, intense flavor, creating a velvety, full-bodied cup with a long-lasting finish.

Ruby18 is a unique cultivar, a cross between Taiwanese Shan and Assamese tea bushes, known for its signature mix of dark treacle sweetness and cool menthol freshness. In this tea, warming molasses notes are perfectly complemented by a eucalyptus-like lift, producing an aromatic, sophisticated, and uplifting experience without being overpowering. Hand-picked in Mr. Li Mings organic gardens, this tea is a luxurious treat for tea lovers seeking depth, complexity, and elegance in every cup.

Flavour profile eucalyptus, molasses, medicinal, noble, deep, heady, uplifting

50g

Location Sun Moon Lake, Yu Chi, Nantou, Taiwan
Cultivar TTES Ruby18

Preparation

Multiple-steeping:
Water 95C / 150ml
Tea 5g
Time 1m / 30s / 1m / 1.5m / +

Single-steeping:
Water 95C / 450ml
Tea 8g
Time 3m