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Hwa Gung Tea's award winning Legends Series Taiwan Alpine Black Tea tea soup and strip shaped loose tea leaves
Red tin of Hwa Gung Tea Legends Series Taiwan Alpine Black Tea with brown label
Hwa Gung Tea Legends Series Taiwan Alpine Black Tea received an award at the international tea competition hosted by AVPA in Paris, France
Hwa Gung Tea Legends Series Taiwan Alpine Black Tea received a silver medal at the international tea competition hosted by AVPA in Paris, France
Load image into Gallery viewer, Hwa Gung Tea's award winning Legends Series Taiwan Alpine Black Tea tea soup and strip shaped loose tea leaves
Load image into Gallery viewer, Red tin of Hwa Gung Tea Legends Series Taiwan Alpine Black Tea with brown label
Load image into Gallery viewer, Hwa Gung Tea Legends Series Taiwan Alpine Black Tea received an award at the international tea competition hosted by AVPA in Paris, France
Load image into Gallery viewer, Hwa Gung Tea Legends Series Taiwan Alpine Black Tea received a silver medal at the international tea competition hosted by AVPA in Paris, France

Taiwan Alpine Black Tea - 臺灣高山紅

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AROMA: Fruity and woody with alpine flowers
FLAVOR: A rich sweet aftertaste with a unique astringency
ROAST: None
OXIDATION: Heavy
ELEVATION: 3610-4270 ft (1100-1300 m)
REGION: AliShan, Taiwan
The tea leaves harvested to make this black tea are cultivated from regions that are up to 4,000 feet higher than those grown to make typical black tea. Strong distinctive characteristics of oolong tea are prevalent from cultivation in high-mountain conditions. This black tea has earned two awards at an international tea competition in Paris, France.

 

Quick and Easy Brewing Instructions

2 Tbsp

5g

4 oz

120 mL

194°F

92°C
Brew # 1 2 3 4 5
Time 50 sec 50 sec 50 sec 2 min 2 min
Connoisseur's Brewing Instructions

Recommended Tea Leaves to Water Ratio

5g to 120mL

Hwa Gung Brewing Tips

1. Fill the teapot 1/2 full of water for the first infusion.
2. For each subsequent infusion, add just enough water to cover the unfurling tea leaves.


Time (mm:ss) Temperature
1st infusion 00:15 198°F / 92°C
2nd infusion 00:15 198°F / 92°C
3rd infusion 00:30 198°F / 92°C
4th infusion 00:45 198°F / 92°C
5th infusion 01:00 198°F / 92°C
6th infusion 01:30 198°F / 92°C
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