Ruby 18

Taiwan Yuchi Hong Yu Hongcha 2026

Very warm, distinctive black tea grown naturally and without the use of any chemicals in Sun Moon Lake area, central Taiwan. A pivotal place of Taiwanese black tea production. Sporting an aromatic profile typical of the cultivar, with notes of cinnamon, honey, fruit, cough syrup, a trace of eucalyptus and cocoa, and a slightly astringent, thick aftertaste. It performs nicely; gong gu cha, western style or cold brew.

Origin: Yuchi, Nantou, Taiwan
Variety: Ruby #18 (also called Hong Yu, Taicha 18, TRES18 or Red Jade)
Harvest: 10th of July 2026
Processing: Red tea