Sun Moon Lake "Elevation" - Summer 2014

Tea type
Black Tea
Ingredients
Not available
Flavors
Malt
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Loose Leaf
Caffeine
Medium
Certification
Organic
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Average preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 1 min, 0 sec 5 g 8 oz / 237 ml

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  • “This is super tasty – it is large-leafed, almost like an oolong or white tea in shape, and can be steeped multiple times. I steeped mine twice for 2 minutes the first time, and 3 the next, and it...” Read full tasting note
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  • “This is a very tasty tea that I wish I had a larger quantity of. It was very good. It was just a little malty and not particularly bitter. There was no real astringency to it. I don’t know if I...” Read full tasting note
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  • “A yummy selection from Global Tea Hut. I did this with longer gongfu steeps, then combined in a mug. I started with 20 seconds and added 15-20 from there. The tea is mild and pleasant. I’ve...” Read full tasting note
    93

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Elevation is a beautiful tea, from old-growth, semi-wild trees in Taiwan. These gardens were originally planted by the Japanese when they controlled Taiwan, and then later abandoned when they left. For eighty years, they were wild, slowly producing new offspring that are uniquely Taiwanese. It is truly a Living Tea. Delicious, uplifting and full of Qi—Elevation can change your day!

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630 tasting notes

This is super tasty – it is large-leafed, almost like an oolong or white tea in shape, and can be steeped multiple times. I steeped mine twice for 2 minutes the first time, and 3 the next, and it didn’t get bitter at all. It is malty and mineral-y. Dry tasting without being astringent. I am a big fan – this is some quality tea.

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 2 min, 0 sec 1 tsp 8 OZ / 236 ML

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This is a very tasty tea that I wish I had a larger quantity of. It was very good. It was just a little malty and not particularly bitter. There was no real astringency to it. I don’t know if I will keep my Global Tea Hut subscription for another year but it is a nice magazine. They had a very interesting article on Qi in the latest issue and they consider this tea an example of one with a high Qi or good Qi. I did notice a pleasant effect but am not sure if I would call it high Qi.

I brewed this five times in a 240ml Yixing teapot with 5g leaf and 200 degree water. I steeped it for 30 sec, 45 sec, 1 min, 2 min, and 5 min. I still have the leaves in the pot and may go back for another steep. After all this is not a tea I want to waste..

Flavors: Malt

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 0 min, 30 sec 5 g 8 OZ / 240 ML

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A yummy selection from Global Tea Hut. I did this with longer gongfu steeps, then combined in a mug. I started with 20 seconds and added 15-20 from there. The tea is mild and pleasant. I’ve done 4 steeps so far, but there may be more to give.

I’m really happy with the Global Tea Hut subscription. I like the magazine, though I know some people would describe it as a bit “woo woo”. I don’t mind that at all though. The teas are wonderful and the little “extra” gifts have been fun and interesting.

I’d love to visit the hut in person, someday!

Preparation
200 °F / 93 °C 0 min, 15 sec 8 OZ / 236 ML
AllanK

I will have to try this soon.

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