Origin
Taiwan
Asia
Caffeine Level (mg/1g)
Description
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Description
Assam "Black Beauty" #8 – Smooth Taiwanese Sun Moon Lake Black TeaOur Assam "Black Beauty" #8 is naturally grown and produced in beautiful Taiwan. It's a distinctive and highly appealing black tea with a smooth richness of taste that's simply unsurpassed, offering natural hints of cream, honey and bourbon alongside deliciously malty notes of raisin and stone fruit. This tea has a fascinating history. Black tea crafting in Taiwan began in 1903, and in 1926 the first Assam cultivar was planted around the hills of Sun Moon Lake in Nantou County, whose climate and terroir were considered the most similar to the Assam gardens of India. Today, Sun Moon Lake produces most of Taiwan's black tea from three distinct cultivars: a pure-stock Assam, a native indigenous cultivar and a hybrid known as #8 — the cultivar behind this tea. Tasting Notes
Why You'll Love ItYou'll notice right away that Black Beauty #8 isn't nearly as brisk as a traditional Indian Assam — instead, it has a smooth, rounded richness that almost resembles a dark oolong. It's rich in character, deliciously deep and easy to enjoy without milk or sugar.
How to EnjoySavor it plain to appreciate its natural sweetness, or with a splash of milk for an extra-creamy cup. It's also wonderful brewed gongfu-style for multiple infusions and pairs beautifully with dark chocolate and dried fruit. Enjoy the full, smooth flavor of our luxury Assam Black Beauty #8! |
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Our tea bags are made from PLA (polylactic acid), a bioplastic made from plant starch — most often corn, sometimes cassava, beets or sugarcane. Because it’s made from starch, it’s considered much safer for use with food and drink.
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- Compostable and recyclable
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ready, set, steep.
A great starting point. Adjust the strength to suit your taste.
- 011.5 tsp (3 g)Scoop your leavesAdd tea to a roomy infuser or teapot.
- 02205-212°F (96-100°C)8 oz (240 ml)Just add waterPour water over the leaves at the suggested temperature.
- 033–5 minGive it a momentLet the tea steep, then remove the leaves.
- 04Your perfect cupSip and enjoyTaste it plain first, then make it your own.
- 011 tbsp (6 g)Scoop your leavesUse the amount shown for one glass over ice.
- 02212°F (100°C)8 oz (240 ml)Brew it hotPour hot water over the leaves.
- 035 minSteep, then strainRemove the leaves after brewing.
- 04Pour over iceCool things downPour over a glass full of ice.
- 011.5 tsp (3 g)per 8 oz (240 ml)Scoop your leavesAdd the tea to a jar or pitcher.
- 02Cold waterAdd cold waterPour cold, filtered water over the leaves and close the lid.
- 038–12 hLet it chillLeave it in the fridge, then strain out the leaves.
- 04Serve chilledPour and enjoyKeeps in the fridge for up to two days.
A little steeping tipMalty and bold, it takes milk and sugar well. A second steep is lighter but still pleasant.
Why cold brewCold water draws out less bitterness, so the tea tastes smooth and naturally sweet.
A fresh way to enjoy itSweeten while the tea is still hot so it dissolves. For a smoother, mellower glass, try cold brew: leaves in cold water in the fridge for 6–8 hours.
Think of these as a starting point. Every tea is a little experiment, so adjust the amount, temperature and time to your taste.
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