[Sun Moon Lake Four Great Black Teas] First Place Assam Tea Bags | Tea Talk Travel / Taiwanese Tea / Lunar New Year Gift Recommendation

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54443733602_cfd9cf3318_c.jpg **The Most Familiar Assam** __A tea variety introduced from South Asia, it has taken root over time and become a familiar taste in Taiwan.__ Although Assam tea originates from India, it is the most widely accepted black tea in Taiwan. It was the variety initially brought to Lugu by the Japanese, which then propelled Sun Moon Lake black tea to international fame. The renowned "Malt Fragrance Black Tea" also began with Assam from Sun Moon Lake, entering the lives of Taiwanese people. For those who enjoy bubble tea and wish to explore Sun Moon Lake black tea but are unsure where to start, we recommend beginning with Assam. It can also be further blended to create milk tea or vanilla black tea. This tea bag selection features autumn's first-place Assam, produced by a tea factory that won the championship in the large-leaf category at this year's (2024) Sun Moon Lake Black Tea competition. It offers a sweet aroma of malt and ripe fruit, with a smooth, rich, and layered flavor that lingers pleasantly. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54453660325_3e5a3e51cb_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54453301606_0758fd488e_c.jpg https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54444780789_199a920531_c.jpg **Yong Xiang Tea Factory** __The tea-making journey of three young friends__ Many farmers in the Sun Moon Lake area have inherited old tea gardens from their families. In the more recent wave of black tea revival, they have established their own tea factories to ensure consistent quality. Drawing from childhood memories and experiences, they have gradually defined their unique flavors and styles during the tea factory establishment process. Yong Xiang Tea Factory was co-founded by three individuals born in the 1980s. Driven by their passion for Sun Moon Lake black tea, they gradually ventured out on their own through learning and growth. The three founders, starting from scratch, established the tea factory together, considering shared needs and cost efficiencies. Beyond contract manufacturing, they invest significant time and effort into competition judging, refining production methods, and developing and experimenting with flavors. In recent years, they have consistently won various local black tea competition awards. In 2024, they swept three championships in the large-leaf, Ruby (TTES No. 18), and Jade (TTES No. 21) categories. https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/54444593191_6b16458dae_c.jpg **Tea Talk Travel Selects Tea** __Selected black teas from Lugu, Fish Pond__ With the initial aspiration to "make Lugu black tea visible," Tea Talk Travel has collaborated with local small-scale farmers. Through tea ceremony experiences, handicraft activities and workshops, as well as diverse formats like videos and podcasts, they guide people to discover the local black tea flavors and its century-long development, showcasing the stories each farmer wishes to tell through tea. Starting in 2024, they introduced the "Four Great Black Teas for Beginners" series, selecting the most suitable Lugu series black teas for novice drinkers of the year. From the oldest century-old mountain tea, the most familiar Assam, the most distinctive Ruby, to the Westerner's favorite Red Jade, all are accompanied by clear brewing instructions, allowing beginners to easily enjoy fine tea at home. They have also further integrated Nantou's local sustainable agriculture to develop the "Vanilla Black Tea" series. This year, in collaboration with "Shan Li Mian," they launched a physical store's tea and meal experience, combining the century-old craftsmanship and memories of the Sun Moon Lake Lugu black tea region with Taiwanese dim sum, creating a rich and balanced new flavor for each other. —————————————————————————— ■ Product Name: [Sun Moon Lake Four Great Black Teas] First Place Assam Tea Bags | Recommended for Lunar New Year Gifts Producer: Tea Talk Travel Weight: 2.5-3g, 5 tea bags per pack / 20 tea bags per pack Origin: Taiwan / Fish Pond Township, Nantou County Shelf Life: 2 years unopened