{"product_id":"2026-taiwan-black-tea-ri-yue-tan-hong-cha-ttes-no-18-sun-moon-lake-black-tea-ruby-18-red-jade-a-grade-loose-leaf-hong-cha","title":"2026 Taiwan Black Tea \"Ri Yue Tan Hong Cha - TTES No.18\" (Sun Moon Lake Black Tea - Ruby 18 \/ Red Jade) A++++ Grade, Loose Leaf, Hong Cha","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e* Starting from 100g, the tea will be vacuum-sealed. Each bag contains 100g.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e Tightly and black, large tea threads. Dry leaves release an intense natural aroma of cinnamon, rose petals, and cool mint even before brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor\u003c\/strong\u003e Vivid ruby-red with jewel-like transparency and brightness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAroma \u0026amp; Taste Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSignature “Taiwan Red Trilogy”: cinnamon warmth + damask rose + refreshing mint coolness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePronounced honey and ripe stone-fruit sweetness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eZero astringency, silky-smooth body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePowerful, long-lasting sweet aftertaste (hui gan) and a cooling sensation that reaches deep into the throat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean, elegant cha qi that feels both energising and calming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrewing Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended vessels: porcelain gaiwan, small teapot, or ceramic kyusu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaf-to-water ratio: 5–6 g per 100 ml\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater: soft, filtered water at 90–95 °C (light boil, rest 30–60 seconds)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst three infusions: 10–15 seconds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 5–10 seconds per subsequent steep\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium leaves easily deliver 10–12 rich, sweet infusions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eCold-brew (summer favourite): 8 g tea + 1 L cold water → refrigerate 8–12 hours. The mint-rose notes explode and sweetness becomes almost perfume-like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStorage Tips\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep in the original vacuum-sealed or foil bag, completely airtight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShort-term (within 12 months): cool, dark cupboard away from spices and sunlight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong-term ageing (2–5 years): refrigerate or freeze in the sealed bag. Let the package return to room temperature before opening to prevent condensation. Once opened, consume within 2–3 months for peak fragrance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eRed Jade No.18 is often called “drinkable perfume” – one of the most universally loved and instantly recognisable black teas in the world. This 2026 A++++ harvest represents the absolute pinnacle of Sun Moon Lake craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e Grown exclusively around Sun Moon Lake (Ri Yue Tan), Yuchi Township, Nantou County, Taiwan at 600–900 m elevation. The area’s year-round mist, large diurnal temperature swings, and rich red-soil terroir create perfect conditions for this legendary cultivar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar Story\u003c\/strong\u003e TTES No.18 “Red Jade” is a rare hybrid bred by the Taiwan Tea Research and Extension Station (TTES) in the 1960s and officially released in 1999. It combines a Burmese large-leaf Assam parent with a native Taiwanese wild mountain tea (Camellia formosensis). 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