[Taiwan Essence]  Sun Moon lake Black Tea (Taiwan Tea No. 18)(Gift box)

The world's most famous black tea, rich in aroma and soothing to the throat.
It is a unique tea variety in Yuchi Township, Nantou, "Taiwan Tea No. 18"
It is a cross between Burmese big-leaf tree species and Taiwanese wild camellias.
Cultivated by Taiwan Agriculture Council Tea Improvement Station Fish Pond.
Published in 1999.
Flavor: Cinnamon and mint aroma.  Has a unique mint cinnamon aroma and sweet caramel flavor.

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The story of Sun Moon lake Black Tea (Taiwan Tea No. 18) 
Taiwan Tea No. 18 is not actually the name of black tea, but a variety of tea tree. It can be made into green tea, oolong and black tea. In terms of flavor, black tea is the most popular.
The history of Taiwan Tea No. 18 ​​cultivation can be traced back to the Japanese colonial period. The genetic source is, paternal/maternal line: Taiwanese wild tea tree/Myanmar big-leaf species.
The large-leaf "Red Jade" tea leaves have a high content of "tea polyphenols", and "tea polyphenols" are the most important basic material components for the fermentation and oxidation of tea. After the fully fermented black tea process, the tea polyphenols will gradually Converted into "thea xanthin" and "thea red quality". The result isTaiwan Tea No. 18 ​​black tea with excellent flavor and aroma.
Taste
Fully fermented Taiwan Tea No. 18​​ black tea is neither bitter nor astringent, and the deep amber tea soup has the aroma of cinnamon, mint, and caramel. It is a great tea that is definitely suitable for drinking again and again.