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Taiwan Shan Lin Xi Black Tea

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Steep time
3.5 minutes
Method: standard
Steeps
2
Recommended
Water temp
90°C
Adjust to taste
Leaf ratio
Oxidation
Caffeine
high
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Best pick • solid black choice from Taiwan
Tip: start at ~95°C, then adjust down 3–5°C if it turns sharp.

Another high mountain Taiwanese black, it has a smooth floral taste with sweet hints and balsam notes. The tea is quite light compared to typical black teas with a pleasant sweetness and not any malt or astringency. A limited edition tea produced in very small quantities, I've ordered 1kg this year and probably will not be able to order any more until 2021 due to the limited seasonal nature. Tasting Notes: - Very smooth texture- Complex taste which evolves- Floral quality with notes of citrus, fruit and nut which develop with subsequent steeps Harvest: Summer, July 2020 Origin: Shan Lin Xi, Nantou, TaiwanAltitude: 1400-1500m Cultivar: Qing XinSourced: Direct from a Taiwanese wholesaler Brewing Advice:- Heat water to roughly 90°C/194°F- Use 2-3 teaspoons per cup/small teapot- Brew for 3-4 minutes Packaging: Resealable ziplock bag