"TAIWAN BLACK" RUBY 18 Compare

CONTENTS: 12 grams (LIMITED!)  Ruby 18 is a big-leaf cultivar introduced to the Taiwan market in 1999. It is a hybrid of Taiwan's Shan and Burmese subvarieties. Its success revived black tea production in the scenic Sun Moon Lake region. The success of Ruby 18 was a major catalyst for Taiwan's recent black tea boom, leading to the creation of many new black teas. Ruby 18 is minty, with a spicy aroma reminiscent of cinnamon. It has a full and smooth mouthfeel. It has a well-balanced bitterness and astringency, and its malty bold end notes are reminiscent of good Assam teas. This sampler set includes Ruby 18 from two sources, allowing a comparison to better understand this tea's unique flavor.   (1) By YuChi Township Cooperative [6grams/2 servings] This local cooperative has been instrumental in promoting Ruby 18. As a result, their version is the best known and considered by many as the "classic" or defining flavor of Ruby 18. A great starting place to learn about Ruby 18. (2) By Tea Ma