{"title":"Taiwanese teas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTaiwanese teas, especially oolongs, are often characterized by a light, floral flavor, with hints of fruit and honey. Some of the most famous Taiwanese oolongs include \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/togo.moychay.nl\/search?type=product\u0026amp;options%5Bprefix%5D=last\u0026amp;q=alishan\" title=\"Alishan oolong\"\u003eAlishan\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/togo.moychay.nl\/products\/lugu-don-ding-gaba-oolong?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=f15b51ae3\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"Famous Lugu Dong Ding oolong tea from Taiwan\"\u003eDong Ding\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/togo.moychay.nl\/products\/dong-fang-mei-ren-xinzhu?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=d0462b095\u0026amp;_ss=r\" title=\"High -quality Oriental Beauty oolong tea from Taiwan\"\u003eOriental Beauty\u003c\/a\u003e. These teas are  carefully hand-processed, with a focus on preserving the delicate flavors and aromas of the tea leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hong-yu-hong-cha","title":"Black Tea Hong Yu Hong Cha,  Red Jade Taiwanese Black tea","description":"\u003ch3\u003eHong Yu Hong Cha Black Tea from Taiwan: A Refined and Refreshing Tea Experience\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHong Yu Hong Cha\u003c\/strong\u003e, also known as \u003cstrong\u003e\"Red Jade\" or \"Red Axe-stone\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, is a sophisticated tea crafted for connoisseurs and tea lovers seeking a special, harmonious tea moment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVisual Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry Leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e: Large, maroon, twisted leaves with thin cuttings. The dry tea exudes an intense fragrance with berry and menthol hints.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLiquor\u003c\/strong\u003e: The brewed infusion is a transparent, dark apricot color, radiating elegance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTaste and Aroma\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/strong\u003e: A refined, complex symphony of spicy-berry notes accompanied by accents of pine, mint, cinnamon, and citrus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAroma\u003c\/strong\u003e: Fresh and subtle, with minty and berry undertones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTaste\u003c\/strong\u003e:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuicy, silky, and sweet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced by bright citrus sourness and a cool minty freshness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeaves a long, refreshing aftertaste that lingers on the palate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCultivar Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: \"Hong Yu,\" a cultivar developed by the \u003cstrong\u003eTaiwan Tea Experimental Station (TTES)\u003c\/strong\u003e during the Japanese occupation in the early 20th century. 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