Sun Moon Lake Assam Black Tea
A rich, malty Taiwanese black tea for your everyday tea ritual. Grown in Taiwan’s Sun Moon Lake region, this Assam loose leaf black tea brews to a deep amber-red cup with aromas of malt, honey and warm grain. Its full body, smooth texture and gently sweet finish make it enjoyable on its own or with a splash of milk.
- Origin: Sun Moon Lake, Taiwan
- Tea: Assam black tea, loose leaf
- Ingredients: Tea leaves. No added flavoring.
- Tasting notes: Malt, honey-like sweetness and warm grain
- Net weight: 200g
- Caffeine: Naturally contains caffeine
Enjoy it hot for a full, warming cup, pour it over ice, or use it as the base for homemade milk tea. Malt and honey describe the tea’s natural flavor, not added ingredients.
Brewing guide
- Hot tea: Start with 3–4g of tea per 400ml of water. Use 95°C / 203°F water and steep for 3–5 minutes. Adjust the leaf amount and steep time to taste.
- Iced tea: Brew a stronger cup, then pour over ice.
- Cold brew: Add 5g of tea to 500ml of water and refrigerate for 8–12 hours. Strain before serving.
- Milk tea: Brew to your preferred strength, then add milk and sweetener if desired.
Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Reseal tightly after opening.