Red Jade or Hongyu is from TTES 18, a hybrid of the Assam cultivar and Taiwan's native wild tea plant. After 50 years of research, Taiwan introduced Red Jade around 1999. Its bold flavors made it a welcome addition to the world of black teas.
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| Red Jade #18 |
Dry Leaf: The dark and long wiry leaves are floral and raisiny.
Wet Leaf: The scent is floral and mossy.
Liquor: The reddish brown liquor is full-bodied, smooth, sweet and with notes of cinnamon and coco.
Tee Score: 4 out of 5
