CultivarRuby No.18 (Hong Yu) OriginNantou, Taiwan Tea StyleRuby Black Tea About Ruby No.18Ruby No.18 is a distinctive Taiwanese tea cultivar developed by crossing an Assam-type tea plant with Taiwan's native wild tea trees. It is celebrated for its naturally sweet, full-bodied character and unique cooling finish. About This TeaHand-picked near Sun Moon Lake in Nantou, this Ruby Black Tea showcases the depth and elegance of Taiwan's most celebrated black tea cultivar. Tasting Notes• Naturally sweet and gently malty• Soft mint and evergreen notes• Brown sugar and dried fruit• Full-bodied with a smooth, lingering finish Directly Sourced From燕峰茶 (Yan Feng Tea), a family-run tea farm in Beipu, Hsinchu, Taiwan, where third-generation tea maker Dongshan Peng also serves as a judge for Taiwan's Oriental Beauty Tea Competition. Brewing Guide Gaiwan / Small Teapot5 g tea • 100 ml water • 95°C1st infusion: 25 sec2nd infusion: 15 sec3rd infusion onward: Add 10–15 sec each infusion6+ infusions Teapot5 g tea • 150 ml water • 90°CSteep for 1 minute2+ infusions Every tea has a story.Learn about the people, places, and craftsmanship behind every tea we carefully select.Read Our Tea Story