Red Rhythm Black Tea

Red Rhythm (Hong Yun or TRES #21), Taiwan Assam #8 (TRES #8), and Red Jade (Hong Yu or TRES #18) are some of the tea cultivars and teas developed by the Tea Research and Extension Station (TRES) in Taiwan.  Prior to 2003, TRES was known as Taiwan Tea Experiment Station or TTES.

Red Rhythm is a relatively new tea variety, named by TRES in 2008 as #21 and Hong Yun (meaning red rhythm).  It is a cross between Chinese Keemun and Indian Kyang.   Although the leaf appearance is large resembling Assam, the brew is flavorful like Keemun.

This tea is farmed in Yuchi, Nantou.  It is a wonderful black tea to be appreciated for its exquisite flavors without sugar, milk or lemon.

Hong Yun

Type:  Black      Producing Country: Taiwan   Preparation:  95°C 5 Min

Dry Leaf:  The leaves are long, dark and wiry, and their aroma is deliciously biscuity.
Wet Leaf:  The large wet leaves are very fragrant, reminiscent of roses, orange blossoms and red currants.
Liquor:      It is a bright coppery tea.  It is medium-bodied and smooth.  The interesting flavor profile includes sweetness, fading roses, citrus and berries.

Tee Score: 5 out of 5