origin Nantou County, Taiwan

flavor notes earthy, aromatic, herbaceous

origin Nantou County, Taiwan

flavor notes earthy, aromatic, herbaceous

A refreshing and surprisingly sweet herbal tisane from the mountains of Nantou, Taiwan. This is what we drink after a long day of Formosa Red tasting at Sun Moon Lake.

These brewing recommendations are a great starting point for many tea styles, since 180F water is warm enough to extract satisfying flavor, while still being cool enough to limit bitterness or astringency. To change the strength of your brew, try adjusting the amount of tea leaves you use instead of changing the water temperature.

Learn the fundamentals of tea brewing and master your technique here.