Thursday, May 30, 2013

16505 Formosa Bonita

Formosa Bonita / Ruby 18  - 16505

Estate:  Wang's Tea Garden (Yuchih, Nantou, Taiwan)

Altitude: 600 Meters
Crop: Summer 2012
Cultivar:  TTES 18, (Ruby 18)

Oxidation: 85%  (Heavily withered and fluffed)
Rolling: Pressure Rolling, lightly twisted strip, 
Baking: Lightly baked

Leaf Style: long, open-twist leaf with no stem
Aroma:  Offers a cinnamon sweet fragrance
Flavor: Full-bodied, fruity, rich in Cinnamon note.
Liquor: Brandy color

Harmony Code: 3g, 6oz, 205F,  2 min
Second infusion can cut down to 1 min.
After third infusion, have a longer steeping and pour over ice
to make yourself a freshly brew Gourmet Iced Oolong Tea.

Drink Plain.
Food Pairing: Red Meat, Sea Foods.

Limited Edition: 100 caddies with 2 oz/caddy (6/1/2013)






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