Ruby #18 (bulk 1 lb)

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Black Tea

Description

The Ruby #18 tea plant cultivar was developed in the 1920s by cross breeding a wild Taiwan tea variety with a Burmese/Assam strain. The result is a rare black tea unlike any other - with the malty assertiveness of an Indian Assam, and the beautiful complexity of a classic Taiwanese tea. Long, dark, wiry tealeaves yield a well-rounded, robust, mineral cup with distinctive aroma of clove, camphor, raisin, plum jam, burnt brown sugar, distant fire, cinnamon, and wintergreen. This brisk, mineral cup finishes with the bracing sensation suggestive of dry mint.

Ingredients

Black Tea

This tea is made from 100% natural ingredients.

Origin

Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan

Quick Brewing Guide

Water Temperature: 195°F

Leaf to Water Ratio: 1 heaping tablespoons per 16 oz

Steep Time: 3-4 minutes

Brewing Instructions

General Guide:

Add tea leaves to a teapot, fill-your-own tea bag or infuser basket.
Use 1 to 3 teaspoons (1 tablespoon) of leaves per cup (8 oz) of water. Adjust to taste.
Bring fresh, cold water to a rolling boil, allow it to cool slightly, then pour water over tea leaves and cover.
Infuse (steep) leaves 2-5 minutes; 3½ minutes is a good average that works well for most tea types. Do not oversteep or tea may become bitter. If you prefer strong tea, simply use more leaves.
Remove bag or infuser from water or strain leaves. Enjoy!

Water Quality: Tea is only as good as the water used to prepare it. Avoid distilled or unfiltered tap water, which can limit tea’s flavor. Bottled spring water or filtered tap water is ideal.

Water Temperature: Most teas taste best when prepared with water around 195˚F (just below boiling); however, some teas require a lower temperature or they may become bitter.

Caffeine

High

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