Hong Yu

Also called Ruby Red because of its ochre colour in a cup, this Taiwanese black tea comes from cultivar #18, a blend of Assamica and Shan Cha Taiwanese tea trees. It has large, brown, twisted leaves, and its liquor develops complex aromas: spicy (cinnamon) and fruity (red berries), with a fresh note at the end that reminds me of mint. It is a surprising tea that combines the character of Assam tea with the full body of oolong teas..